Pic of sore foot

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Lynda_T

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Pic of sore foot
« on: June 08, 2010, 15:53 »
One of my girls has a swollen foot and on closer inspection this is what ive found?  Now i dont know if maybe shes just stood on something sharp and cut it or if this is something more?  Advice apreciated as always!!!
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Casey76

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Re: Pic of sore foot
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2010, 15:57 »
That is bumble foot.  A staphylococcal bacterial infection which is caused by bacteria entering a break in the skin.  I would recommend a vet take a look, as treatment usually involved removal of the 'scab' followed by foot baths and antibiotics.

Bumblefoot can take a long time to heal.

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Re: Pic of sore foot
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2010, 16:01 »
Thanks Casey will have her checked out.  :(

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Re: Pic of sore foot
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2010, 18:10 »
Vet gave her an injection of antibiotic and anti inflamitory also a solution to bathe her foot in and i have already have the wound powder.  Thanks again Casey for ur help!!



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