bumblefoot?

[alicej]

hi there, i have noticed my piggy dennis has these weird squishy bumps on all his feet (photos below) i am concerned it is the start of bumblefoot. i would really like some help. (i am aware his nails are very long i just trimmed them don't worry haha!). if it is i don't know how it would of happened as i do not use sawdust only fluffy bedding and hay. help would be appreciated thank you!

 

[Piggies&buns]

They look like normal feet.
Bumblefoot presents as very sore, open wounds

 

[Wiebke]

hi there, i have noticed my piggy dennis has these weird squishy bumps on all his feet (photos below) i am concerned it is the start of bumblefoot. i would really like some help. (i am aware his nails are very long i just trimmed them don't worry haha!). if it is i don't know how it would of happened as i do not use sawdust only fluffy bedding and hay. help would be appreciated thank you!
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Hi!

I can see any sign of infection? The size of the foot pads is perfectly normal. The nails could do with another little clip, though.

Bumblefoot (or with its proper name, pododermatitis) is very strictly located in the early stages as bugs get through abrasions in the skin (often caused by neglect, uncleaned cages or wire mesh flooring or by a no longer perfect blood circulation or loss of mobility in the back legs in the very old and frail). Only the infected area will become a red, hot and slightly swollen spot on only one foot (no equivalent on the other) at the start and then an open sore and scabbing with swelling of the foot pad and lather of the foot or even leg in advanced stages.

Bumblefoot in well kept guinea pigs is very rare. I have only ever had one mild case in the other 70 piggies in my life, and that was in a neary 8 years old sow after she temporarily lost use of her back legs for several weeks and was unable to take the weight of her front legs during that time.

As a useful rule of thumb: it a foot or a toe looks the same shape and tickness on the same on the other side, there is nothing wrong. Skin markings vary individually but they should stay the same throughout life
It is however good if you had a close look at any new piggy to learn what is their individual 'normal'. If it helps you, take reference pictures for later comparison, especially if you suffer from anxiety so you can help yourself allaying potential jitters and sudden panics.
Guinea pig body quirks - What is normal and what not?

Here is more information with pictures on bumblefoot (pododermatitis). Guinea Lynx :: Guinea Pig Feet and Foot Problems