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Feet Blister ?

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Adopted a pig today, he has a blister on each of his back feet, is there anything i can do ? should i be worried about him ?
 
I would say, firstly take a picture (experienced members might no what it is) Also, vet check up is always good for a new piggy. :)

Where did he come from, and does he have a namee? :D
 
His name is Marmite, i'll try to get a picture tomorrow, he's about 2 years old from the Adoption centre in Pets at home (i know most people don't agree but couldn't resist him)
 
Hopefully he will be ok, :) It would probably be best to pop him to the vet though (especially given where he came from, just in case. :) )
 
it looks just like when you get a little mark on your skin when it flakes away sort of, like as if his foot is shedding skin
 
twiams said:
it looks just like when you get a little mark on your skin when it flakes away sort of, like as if his foot is shedding skin
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could be the start of bumble foot or spurs...
please quarantine this piggie for two weeks away from other piggies (this includes air space) as hes came from p@h he runs a risk of being poorly...
good luck at the vets...
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I agree that it needs checking with the vets. Sometimes they like to give a course of antibiotic to avoid infection. I also agree about quarantining him - we had guinea pigs with ringworm from a large pet store once and luckily we had kept them away from out other animal.

Gorgeous Guineas do some excellent foot creams - perfect paws is ideal if it's just dry skin, and I'm testing out F&M cream on a degu with a pressure sore at the moment and it is looking good.

Paula
 
paulag said:
I agree that it needs checking with the vets. Sometimes they like to give a course of antibiotic to avoid infection. I also agree about quarantining him - we had guinea pigs with ringworm from a large pet store once and luckily we had kept them away from out other animal.

Gorgeous Guineas do some excellent foot creams - perfect paws is ideal if it's just dry skin, and I'm testing out F&M cream on a degu with a pressure sore at the moment and it is looking good.

Paula
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that f&m cream is fantastic stuff...!
i wish i could buy it by the gallon... so many of my poor piggies come in with manky feet... i get through a fair amount... :))
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