Experimental Bumblefoot (alternative) treatment

[ElleMc]

I gave her a one hour Epsom salt bath today and applied triple antibiotic. The swelling is definitely less

 

[ElleMc]

This is about a week in. I took off the boots because she was tripping over them and I was afraid she'd hurt herself. Instead, she gets a one hour swim/soak daily. The swelling is about gone but the scab remains.

 

[ElleMc]

Also, my vet said no to the Vetericyn. He says at best, it does nothing, at worst, it irritates and damages the tissues. He suggests it for sterilization of instruments and surfaces only, or as a pre-surgery wash on the incision area.

 

[ElleMc]

It worked! This picture was taken this morning. Both feet are all cleared up. No surgery! (I couldn't get the other foot. She was kind of unhappy with being picked up)

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[ElleMc]

Thanks for your encouragement throughout @Miss Lydia. I think because I caught it early, it was easier to deal with. I think honestly that the one hour daily baths were what helped the most. I'm not sure the boots were necessary.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They sure were cute though. Just great when we can treat this with out surgery.