I have a GP that has a growth on his right front foot. i want to know if anyone knows if there are any home remadies to use to help make it smaller.
2007-09-09 05:24:26 · 8 answers · asked by Cassie 4 in Pets ➔ Rodents
There are two things I know of that it could be. It really depnds on what this "growth" looks like
1. The first signs of bumble foot. Is the bump a red swelling? Do you keep your guinea pig on wire flooring or any other rough surface? If so, this can be the beginning of a debilitating disease. If so, get rid of any wire floor and put him on a soft bedding. See here for more info: http://www.guinealynx.info/pododermatitis.html
2. A spur. A harmless outgrowth of skin that can be trimmed off. Look here for info: http://www.guinealynx.info/feet.html#spurs
2007-09-09 16:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by evilnumberlady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This growth sounds like Bumblefoot or a Spur.
I would recommend you check out the above post which has some links to GuineaLynx, it should have pictures etc.
2007-09-10 15:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by GuineaPigQueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with everyone on this... however, it maybe like a toe nail thing... I read about it somewhere... They said you have to clip it off or it could be caught on something. Go to your vet and have it checked out. I never experienced a extra nail thing (and its not polydactyl) but I have heard of it. It might not be cancer... and it probably isn't. How old is ur pig?
2007-09-09 13:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by katiekcat5 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to take the little guy to a vet to find out the cause before you can treat it.
It could be a fungal, or bacterial infection, or it could even be cancerous. No way anyone could make a diagnosis sight unseen.
Doc
2007-09-09 12:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
wel i dont think so so take it to the vet for medicine
2007-09-09 14:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
take it to the vet so it your piggie can be properly treated.
2007-09-09 14:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by sillylilsarah717 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would take it to the vet its the smartest thing to do
2007-09-09 12:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
if he has a groth it is cancer
2007-09-09 13:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋