naboos back left foot

[naboosmummy]

hi guys,

naboo seems his very friendly and lively self but i got him out for hugs last night and notice his left back foot seems red...not swollen but pink and has not as much hair on it as his other grey/white hairy feet. with what looks liek a black dot on it.
What could this be?

x is it an urgent vet visit?

 

[skrikopanik]

if it has a black dot it's most likey pigment. He looks himmyish so may have dark paws, nose and ears. Some piggies have redder feet than others. Keep a close eye on it though as bumblefoot gan get bad quickly and then it's really hard to get off!

 

[naboosmummy]

i am taking him the vet on Thursday as I do suspect mites - the foot is not showing any cuts or sores but it looks dry and slightly more scaly and red then the other feet

 

[flips]

It's always sensible to get it checked if you are worried or unsure. x

 

[Wiebke]

It could be fungal rather than mites, but it is best seen by a vet who can have a close look at it.

 

[Laura-CCC4]

The heat, and activity, can lead to red ears and feet - this may explain if the redness comes and goes. If the foot always looks a bit red and dry, a foot ointment may help, but worth checking with the vet for mites/fungal if you have reason to suspect he has a skin condition.

 

[naboosmummy]

yup he is all booked in for a general check up and weigh in on Thursday afternoon

 

[Little Piggles]

Hope it proves to be nothing serious