ruth1 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Thought Ella my Salmon Faverolle wasnt quite her usual cheeky self yesterday. However she was reluctant to come out of the cube this moning so I lifted her and gave her a look over and noticed that she's got what I can only call a blister ( small circular raised patch of scales, not bleeding) on the sole of each foot, shes obviously feeling footsore. My fist thought was scaly leg but apart from these 2 blisters she looks ok. Im not sure what to do about it - advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 It sounds as if it could be the beginnings of a condition called Bumblefoot, which will need antibiotics as it is caused by a bacteria If the foot gets hot and very red, a trip to the vet is on the cards I'm afraid. Don't be tempted to pick at it as it could make matters worse. A gentle bathe in tepid mildly salty water will soothe it a bit. Below is a picture of established Bumblefoot http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=9928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Thanks Egluntine, Ive googled it and I think your right, trip to the vet tomorrow morning then , Im off to give her feet a bathe just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Sorry to hear about your poorly girl - good for you that you spotted it soon enough. Hope the vet sorts her out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Been to the vet and yes it is Bumblefoot so we have a course of antibiotics, for a girl who's very vocal she was really well behaved at the vet, so lets hope it clears up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Beest of luck with the treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Good that you got such a quick diagnosis. Hopefully the antibiotics will clear it up soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
