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Weird guinea pig hand
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Siikibam
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It would be easier if you wrote and described it, rather than just posting a photo with a title. I’m not sure what it is. It looks like a callus or similar but I’m not entirely sure. There’s something I’m thinking of but can’t remember the word. Does it seem to bother him?
It looks like it might be a foot spur which are generally harmless and usually left alone unless they start to catch on bedding.
Of course, we aren’t vets and don’t have physical contact with your piggy, so you should always see a vet if you are concerned.
Of course, we aren’t vets and don’t have physical contact with your piggy, so you should always see a vet if you are concerned.
Erwin & Baymax
Junior Guinea Pig
I am sorry I included a description but it didn’t post for some reason. It doesn’t bother my guinea pig and a part of it fell off so I’m a bit concearned. It’s a tough flappy scab that’s attached to his hand
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It looks like a harmless foot spur to me. My Edward has them. But of course, please see a vet if you’re concerned
Hi!
It looks like either something caked to the skin or the start of a harmless skin spur. Please try to gently soak the foot and see whether you can VERY gently work it off. If it is a spur, you won't be able to. Please do not try to cut off the spur too close to live skin because that can cripple a guinea pig.
If in doubt, please see a vet.
Erwin & Baymax
Junior Guinea Pig
It fell off last night. Thank you