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Last time Snowball went to the vets the vet noticed his back feet looking bright red. She asked if he had been sitting in his own urine which at the time we thought he was as he wasn't well and just slept most of the day. This was then dismissed. But I looked at his feet again today and just the back feet look bright red and there's a little section at the bottom on his heels which has peeling skin. He walks fine when he has floor time. Anyone else had this?

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Aw, looks like a urine scald to me - Gorgeous Guineas do a Paw Ointment which keeps their precious little feet in great condition x) That combined with good husbandry should eliminate the problem for little Snowball :)
I also have the Aloe Vera soothing gel from GG for any dry skin they may have especially over the colder months when the heating is on :)
Always do a patch test before using though as a precaution :)

http://gorgeousguineas.com/ointments.html
 
Guinea pig slave said:
Aw, looks like a urine scald to me - Gorgeous Guineas do a Paw Ointment which keeps their precious little feet in great condition x) That combined with good husbandry should eliminate the problem for little Snowball :)
I also have the Aloe Vera soothing gel from GG for any dry skin they may have especially over the colder months when the heating is on :)
Always do a patch test before using though as a precaution :)

http://gorgeousguineas.com/ointments.html
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Our vet was right then! Is there anything a vet could prescribe? As we was going to take him next week :)
 
Amysguineapigs said:
Our vet was right then! Is there anything a vet could prescribe? As we was going to take him next week :)
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Only you know your vet tbh :)
Chrissy at GG is an expert and I trust her products implicitly, she is world known for her knowledge - her prices are reasonable too so if it is urine scalds, would purchase the ointment but if you feel happier taking him to your vet, would be interesting as to what they recommend :)
I am a paranoid nutter when it comes to my piggies and would never use anything I thought would be deemed as unsavoury but have had 100% results with Chrissy's products, shampoos etc.
You can email her personally and she will answer you quickly :))

http://gorgeousguineas.co.uk/p/contact/
 
Abi_nurse said:
There are lots of different creams, s/he may prescribe something like fuciderm, or they may ask you to buy something from the pharmacy.

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What do you mean by pharmacy?

We will probably end up taking him to the vets to see what she suggests. I just hope when we treat him that it doesn't come back as Snowball is such a lazy pig:(|) He only moves when his hungry.

I'm wondering though why isn't there any urine stains on his belly? If this is urine scald. x
 
Amysguineapigs said:
What do you mean by pharmacy?

We will probably end up taking him to the vets to see what she suggests. I just hope when we treat him that it doesn't come back as Snowball is such a lazy pig:(|) He only moves when his hungry.

I'm wondering though why isn't there any urine stains on his belly? If this is urine scald. x
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Pharmacy = Chemist :)
Maybe if Snowball is a bit 'lazy', this could result in his little feet getting sore. Do you use fleece hun ? Piggies always seem to find the 'mucky' spots and lie in them :{
Can't really answer why he has staining, he's a lucky boy ;) My white piggies tend to get a few yellowish tinges on their bums but I don't really worry too much rolleyes
Urine can be a bit acidic so can cause soreness - maybe try something in the spot he sits/lies in, a small piece of vet bed maybe as the wee doesn't sit on the top and protects their skin a bit better I find :)
 
Guinea pig slave said:
Pharmacy = Chemist :)
Maybe if Snowball is a bit 'lazy', this could result in his little feet getting sore. Do you use fleece hun ? Piggies always seem to find the 'mucky' spots and lie in them :{
Can't really answer why he has staining, he's a lucky boy ;) My white piggies tend to get a few yellowish tinges on their bums but I don't really worry too much rolleyes
Urine can be a bit acidic so can cause soreness - maybe try something in the spot he sits/lies in, a small piece of vet bed maybe as the wee doesn't sit on the top and protects their skin a bit better I find :)
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Thought so aha:)
Nope his an outdoor piggie:(
And he must just clean himself 24/7 haha:)
Thankyou
 
Thanks for the gorgeous guinea link. I love this forum it's full of information. My boy has sore looking feet and he's been in the house for the last to weeks with the bad weather and on fleeces rather than his usual sawdust. I didn't know this could give them sore paws or they could get urine scalds....thanks form the help again piggy owners :))
 
My boy has the same looking thing also only 1 foot and a back foot.

Have been using GG Perfect Paws no change GG Quench lotion no change, they are on fleece bedding which is changed everyday, he is also quiet an active piggy and sleeps all over cage not just one spot.

Red area doesnt appear to be sore and doesnt feel any warmer than rest of foot, could it just be different colouration.


Any suggestions?
 
My boars have it too,just like in the photo!They too are on fleece and its also changed regulary and feels dry to the touch.I have been putting Sudocreme on them but doesnt seem to have made any difference,again their feet dont seem to be bothering them. However we dont like to see our piggies not in tip top shape!^)
 
daisyboo said:
My boars have it too,just like in the photo!They too are on fleece and its also changed regulary and feels dry to the touch.I have been putting Sudocreme on them but doesnt seem to have made any difference,again their feet dont seem to be bothering them. However we dont like to see our piggies not in tip top shape!^)
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Snowball still has the problem, we've been using sudocreme occasionally, but doesn't seem to work. Been debating whether to take him to the vets about them but his walking fine and he doesn't mind me touching them, just keep an eye on them.
 
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