My pig has some redness on the bottom of her back pad. It almost looks like rug burn. She's not acting different or sick. I don't know if I should take her to the vet. Would the redness on her pad be a early sign of bumblefoot?
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Bumblefoot?
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helen105281
Senior Guinea Pig
What type of bedding do you use? Could you post a photo of the foot?
The redness can be first sign of a developing infection, but it would be good if you could post a picture, please, so we can see whether it Looks sore or not. Bumble foot is when there is already an open sore, something you'd rather try to avoid.
http://www.guinealynx.info/pododermatitis.html
http://www.guinealynx.info/pododermatitis.html
helen105281
Senior Guinea Pig
That does look like the start of something to me, though not likely to be caused by damp fleece if you change that often and urine wicks away ok. I would get it checked out. Also ask the vet to check the heart as Bumblefoot can be linked to heart issues. Is it only the one foot?
helen105281
Senior Guinea Pig
Ok, I would get it checked in case. I have had success treating Bumblefoot with a steroid cream called Zymox but see what the vet thinks. It is not an emergency though.
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