Strange Foot, Please Help

[CheshCharl]

Hi everyone, I've been on holiday for just over a week and my mum has been looking after the piggies for me. Now I'm back and have noticed that Fidgets front foot looks a bit funny, please see below pics, sorry they're not very clear, fidget by name, fidget by nature! If anyone could please shed a little light on this for me and let me know if it's anything to be worried about I'd be really appreciative! It's like the bottom bit of his foot is flaking off.

 

[CaymanCavy]

Hey there, i'm not too sure what's happened to fidget's foot but i'll tag in some people who can help! @Wiebke @helen105281

 

[CheshCharl]

Thank you

 

[Wiebke]

it looks like Fidget is developing spurs. They are very common. About a third of piggies get them. If you wish to cut them back yourself, make sure that you do not cut back too close to still live skin.
http://www.guinealynx.info/feet.html#spurs

 

[helen105281]

I was thinking spurs too.

 

[Wiebke]

By the way: Mostly, piggies are not bothered by spurs. Personally I only cut if they catch at things.

 

[Cookie16]

Some of mine have had these too. I normally leave them until they get bigger then clip them when I do claws. Doesn't seem to bother them or get sore.

 

[myminimonsters]

Sparkle gets them too, i cut them every month

 

[CheshCharl]

Aw thanks for the info guys! Makes me feel better, they don't seem to be bothering him at all so I'll just keep an eye on them! xo