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Is this Bumblefoot?
- Thread starter sophie1991
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Viennese Furbabies
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Unfortunately this looks like bumble foot on the picture. A visit to the vet will tell for sure. Your piggy might need an oral antibiotic as well as foot soaks and treatment with manuca honey or Bepanthen plus or Flammazine. Your vet will give you a treatment plan.
Bumble foot is a complex condition and can be cause by many different things (or a combination of these), like overweight, poor mobility, a scratch that turns nasty. Some breeds seem to be more affected than others.
You have to be extra careful about keeping the bedding dry and clean while it heals.
Bumble foot is a complex condition and can be cause by many different things (or a combination of these), like overweight, poor mobility, a scratch that turns nasty. Some breeds seem to be more affected than others.
You have to be extra careful about keeping the bedding dry and clean while it heals.
CTWC
Adult Guinea Pig
Looks sore poor guy 
Hi and welcome
Yes, this unfortunately looks like bumblefoot (pododermatitis). Please see a vet as soon as you can after the weekend.
@Viennese Furbabies and other members with personal experience may be able to help you with practical advice for managing the daily care at home and any of your questions along the way.