Sore Foot Or Not?

[KLY]

I had to give my pigs a wash (covered in pee!) However it was just their feet which were wet (just a paddle). As I was drying Fauna I noticed this on her front right foot. I don't have a clue what it is and it doesn't seem to be bugging her at all. Does anyone know what it could be? It looks just like an extra pad...
It would be greatly appreciated

 

[Wiebke]

I had to give my pigs a wash (covered in pee!) However it was just their feet which were wet (just a paddle). As I was drying Fauna I noticed this on her front right foot. I don't have a clue what it is and it doesn't seem to be bugging her at all. Does anyone know what it could be? It looks just like an extra pad...
It would be greatly appreciated

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That is a so called spur (a horny outgrowth); it is very common in guinea pigs. It only needs removing if it impedes the movement or is in danger of getting caught and ripping off. never cut too close to live skin.

 

[Jesse's pigs]

@Wiebke Mo has one of those on his front foot but it doesn't appear to cause any bother. So it's fine to leave?

 

[KLY]

That is a so called spur (a horny outgrowth); it is very common in guinea pigs. It only needs removing if it impedes the movement or is in danger of getting caught and ripping off. never cut too close to live skin.

So how could you remove it? Like a skin tag?

Thanks!

 

[Wiebke]

So how could you remove it? Like a skin tag?

Thanks!

If it is not in the way, best leave be, otherwise, better see a vet or a vet nurse for removal.

 

[VickiA]

I leave spurs well alone unless they are catching on anything and causing pain. If it's not causing discomfort I would leave it be.

 

[Lady Kelly]

my original two pigs developed spurs and Bumbles used to grow fairly quick so I would just trim it back with nail clippers but to be honest the first time I let the vet do it and she demonstrated how I could safely do this myself at home