Bumblefoot coming back?

[4boipigs]

This is Gimbly who was adopted last month. The rescue treated him for bumblefoot after he was pulled from an animal shelter. I'm concerned it may be coming back. The foot has looked a little dry when I manage to take a peek. I was able to get a couple pics but Gimbly won't stay still. His past bumblefoot encounter messed up foot from what I was told, so his toes are curly and his foot looks big.

The rescue said they did daily health checks for two weeks to make sure it was gone before he was put up for adoption. He lives on fleece that is changed every three or four days. I change the bedding in their kitchen every other day. I pick up poop 2 or more times a day. I have read (somewhere) that jumping can exacerbate bumblefoot issues- they have a kitchen like this that they like to jump into Cavy Bistro

There is a little spot in the upper right (my right) that could be something but since he won't let me look I don't know if it is bumblefoot related or just debris.

Also do you think his claws are too long? Since the fingers curl to the side I am having a harder time trimming them.

 

[Claire W]

Apart from the toes being curly, his foot looks normal and healthy to me but if you are concerned, I’d have a vet take a look

 

[Merab]

At least it will put your mind at rest if there’s nothing wrong.
Gimbly sounds as if he’s in great hands with you

 

[Siikibam]

If you’re worried there’s no harm having him checked out. With regards the nails, they could do with a trim. His are easier because you can see the pink of the quick.

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

With what’s been said already. If he’s had bumblefoot before, I found aloe Vera and F10 barrier cream to be effective at keeping it at bay and preventing another sore developing

 

[Wiebke]

This is Gimbly who was adopted last month. The rescue treated him for bumblefoot after he was pulled from an animal shelter. I'm concerned it may be coming back. The foot has looked a little dry when I manage to take a peek. I was able to get a couple pics but Gimbly won't stay still. His past bumblefoot encounter messed up foot from what I was told, so his toes are curly and his foot looks big.

The rescue said they did daily health checks for two weeks to make sure it was gone before he was put up for adoption. He lives on fleece that is changed every three or four days. I change the bedding in their kitchen every other day. I pick up poop 2 or more times a day. I have read (somewhere) that jumping can exacerbate bumblefoot issues- they have a kitchen like this that they like to jump into Cavy Bistro

There is a little spot in the upper right (my right) that could be something but since he won't let me look I don't know if it is bumblefoot related or just debris.

Also do you think his claws are too long? Since the fingers curl to the side I am having a harder time trimming them.

Hi!

It doesn't look like bumblefoot to me. Bumblefoot starts with localised red, usually round and hot spots on the foot soles, which then swell. In a more advanced case, an open sore is forming, which can then scab over.

Please do not mistake for the red feet in a piggy that is feeling warm/hot and that has increased the blood flow in the surface vessels to she shed excess heat - in this case, all feet are the same.

If that area is getting larger and more distinct, have your piggy vet checked for potential fungal but right now, it is too small to say anything and it may hopefully be nothing. It is normal to be jittery and extra vigilant after a bad experience.

The nails can do with another little cut.