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Okay. Is Flakey Feet A Thing?

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We were doing our weekly check, and Godfrey's feet looked..flakey. Like they had dandruff. It couldn't really be photographed, but is it bumblefoot? Is it my fault? They're seeing a vet soon but I'd like reassurance, I feel I did something hugely bad yo him. Now, nothing is certain but they did look unusual. No wound or swelling, just...flakey.
 
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We were doing our weekly check, and Godfrey's feet looked..flakey. Like they had dandruff. It couldn't really be photographed, but is it bumblefoot? Is it my fault? They're seeing a vet soon but I'd like reassurance, I feel I did something hugely bad yo him. Now, nothing is certain but they did look unusual. No wound or swelling, just...flakey.
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He may suffer from dry skin as the heating in the house has come on and the air has gone drier. Gorgeous Guineas foot cream may help.

If in doubt, see a vet, but it is definitely not bumblefoot!
 
Thank you! I know, I know, I was overreacting. I completely, utterly forgot- the heating and drier air, could it be causing excess scratching? There's no hair loss, no signs except tiny white specks in Duncan's fur which could be anything.
 
Try a little coconut oil on his feet. the change in the weather this time of year makes my skin quite dry so the same is probably true for piggies
 
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