update: Just got a call from the vet. Penny's foot luckily isn't bumblefoot! The bump is currently just a callous with no signs of infection. We've been given an oral anti-inflammatory medicine and a foot soak to give her, and we've been instructed to provide some softer surfaces for her to rest...
Thank you so much! We gave her another soak this morning and wrapped it up. After closer inspection, we decided it's a little over our heads and scheduled a vet appointment for tomorrow :) My poor baby!
Thank you for your advice! I definitely wouldn't cut into her foot, I was hoping the soaking would loosen up the scab enough for it to come off with a gentle tug.
I'll keep her clean and dry tonight and give our vet a call tomorrow when they open.
Hi all,
I know there are many threads regarding bumblefoot and I've read through them all, but I would love some peace of mind and confirmation that I'm handling it correctly and can treat it at home.
So far we have soaked her feet in epsom salt water and attempted to loosen the scab, but it's...