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Hard lumps on foot.
- Thread starter Clarestorm
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brilapiggies
New Born Pup
Please see the following links:
Foot conditions
Bumble foot
We can only provide references and opinions, not medical advice. Personally, I have a couple of boars who get some dry skin/spurs on their feet that I have to trim every few months. Note that in your image the foot pad is a little reddish and the "lump" you are describing is slightly discolored. Also consider the bedding your boys are on - is it possible they're spending a prolonged amount of time on urine soaked bedding? That can cause some irritation, possibly an infection. Can't know for certain without consulting a professional.
As always, to be safe, worth a vet visit
Foot conditions
Bumble foot
We can only provide references and opinions, not medical advice. Personally, I have a couple of boars who get some dry skin/spurs on their feet that I have to trim every few months. Note that in your image the foot pad is a little reddish and the "lump" you are describing is slightly discolored. Also consider the bedding your boys are on - is it possible they're spending a prolonged amount of time on urine soaked bedding? That can cause some irritation, possibly an infection. Can't know for certain without consulting a professional.
As always, to be safe, worth a vet visit
Clarestorm
New Born Pup
Thank you for your advice. I will take him to the vet's. I have read about bumble foot. I use shavings & clean them out regularly. However i do let them have a run about in a big pen for a couple of hours. I just put paper & hay down & throw it away when i put them back in the cage....the paper can be wet though. I'll stop doing this.Please see the following links:
Foot conditions
Bumble foot
We can only provide references and opinions, not medical advice. Personally, I have a couple of boars who get some dry skin/spurs on their feet that I have to trim every few months. Note that in your image the foot pad is a little reddish and the "lump" you are describing is slightly discolored. Also consider the bedding your boys are on - is it possible they're spending a prolonged amount of time on urine soaked bedding? That can cause some irritation, possibly an infection. Can't know for certain without consulting a professional.
As always, to be safe, worth a vet visit
I shall take him to the vets. Thank you very much v
brilapiggies
New Born Pup
Personally I think that sounds fine (the playpen), it's typically prolonged exposure that's dangerous. It may be that you find your boy is sensitive to the shavings. May just end up being irritated dry skin. I have had success with this as a maintenance product:
Gorgeous guineas f&m ointment For irritation and softness! Good luck!
Gorgeous guineas f&m ointment For irritation and softness! Good luck!