Bumblefoot is back again!

[Miss Lydia]

You need to get the infection out before the Veterycin will work.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

You need to get the infection out before the Veterycin will work.

How do I do that?

 

[FluffTheDuck]

What tools do I need? How many times a day should I do this? Estimate how long should this take to get the infection out?

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Should I take him to a vet? Will this kill him? (answered already, thanks casportpony

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well I soak in warm Epsom salt water to soften the scab may have to do this 2-4 days first I also use clear iodine after soaks clear because it has ammonia in it and helps bring the infection to the surface. After the scab softenes try using your nail to lift off an edge of the scab if it pulls up easily take it off if it still won’t come up keep soaking till it will once you get the scab off the kernel will most likely be yellow and thick so you may have to pick it out with a pair of tweezers. Then clean it up real good and cover till new skin grows over just check every few days to make sure it has swelled up again and infection is all out. @casportpony May use a different treatment let her reply and use the one you think is best for your situation.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Well I soak in warm Epsom salt water to soften the scab may have to do this 2-4 days first I also use clear iodine after soaks clear because it has ammonia in it and helps bring the infection to the surface. After the scab softenes try using your nail to lift off an edge of the scab if it pulls up easily take it off if it still won’t come up keep soaking till it will once you get the scab off the kernel will most likely be yellow and thick so you may have to pick it out with a pair of tweezers. Then clean it up real good and cover till new skin grows over just check every few days to make sure it has swelled up again and infection is all out. @casportpony May use a different treatment let her reply and use the one you think is best for your situation.

Sorry about not responding so quickly! It didn't alert me that you had posted. Thank you. I will do this everyday.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

I have to go to the store for groceries. I'll be back shortly.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

I'm back I got Epsom salt and other stuff. Do I use a tub to put him in?

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Could I use normal iodine? I don't have clear iodine

 

[FluffTheDuck]

I have a bandage wrap too. Should I put that on him?