good_egg Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Connie has/had bumblefoot... The vet gave us stuff to apply an iodine poultice each day and amoxicillin.. The black scab bit came off a few days ago now and a small plug but like a verucca came too... She now has a kind of round hole in her foot but its healing ok... I've read a few things that say you need to make sure everything nasty is out but I don't really want to go digging about without reason! What I'm trying to work out is how long I should keep applying the iodine poultice for as I know it softens the foot and I don't want to overdo this... Should I just put micropore over to keep it clean or should I stop completely and keep an eye on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Oh poor you, good_egg! I haven't got any advise as I have no experience with Bumblefoot at all, but wanted to say that I hope your girl gets better soon! Hugs! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I would get either some Animalintex or Naturalintex (drawing poultices) and apply a wet poultice to draw out any infection, but only if you suspect that there's still some in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 How would I tell? It looks quite clean and pink and seems to be healing up but the footpad might still be a tiny bit swollen. I kind of squeezed it a bit last night and nothing happened... Would a picture help? If there isn't anything left should I stop with the iodine? Thankyou so much. Sorry for useless questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 It doesn't sound as if it's still infected from your description; I'd squirt it with some vet wound powder and cover it up as best you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I'm glad she's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks everyone. I'll have another double check tonight but will probably wound powder and dress and leave the iodine now. Fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm glad you asked this as I was going to too. Gemma is now in the broody cage, cos she's broody , so this should give her feet a little rest anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
