How to treat bumblefoot

[Jenessa_096]

When we unwrapped the foot, it was already much less swollen from removing the scab on the bottom, I guess. Even the top looked like it was deflated a bit. But we cut the top one open and removed all the pus we could find, cleaned and re-wrapped. Will keep you posted. Thanks again

Yay! Hope she gets better!

 

[Ebony Rose]

I'm glad to hear that she's feeling better. The first time doing 'surgery' is always the hardest, but seeing the positive results will help bolster your confidence in the future, knowing the relief that you've given your feathered 'family' member.

 

[Accidentalzookeeper]

I'm glad to hear that she's feeling better. The first time doing 'surgery' is always the hardest, but seeing the positive results will help bolster your confidence in the future, knowing the relief that you've given your feathered 'family' member.

Thank you. I really didn’t want to do it, but she tolerated it fine and if it hopes her feel better, it’s definitely worth it And now we are prepared if it ever happens again.

 

[Accidentalzookeeper]

Yay! Hope she gets better!

Thank you! I appreciate it

 

[Jenessa_096]

That worked to get the kernel out on the bottom. But after a couple days the top was still not great so we cut it and removed the pus from in there to hopefully speed the healing. She did really well, poor thing. Thanks for your help

Your welcome!

 

[PeterNaomiGray]

We've never seen one get that bad, but for moderate cases, a week or two in a neoprene chicken bootie seems to be the most reliable treatment. We don't always remember, but it's worth the trouble of checking all their feet at least every couple weeks, and keep an eye out for any limping. Catching it early is the way to go.

 

[Accidentalzookeeper]

Just wanted to come back and update. It took quite a while, and we had to open the foot a second time, but she did heal up and get back to her normal self. We did a wrap with antibiotic ointment that we changed every 2-3 days as well. Thank you!

 

[Ebony Rose]

Just wanted to come back and update. It took quite a while, and we had to open the foot a second time, but she did heal up and get back to her normal self. We did a wrap with antibiotic ointment that we changed every 2-3 days as well. Thank you!

Thank you very much for the update. I'm so glad to hear that your girl is back to normal.

 

[Jenessa_096]

Just wanted to come back and update. It took quite a while, and we had to open the foot a second time, but she did heal up and get back to her normal self. We did a wrap with antibiotic ointment that we changed every 2-3 days as well. Thank you!

Glad she’s feeling better!