Rooster with infected foot

[nikkii]

So my 4-5 year old rooster had bumblefoot a couple years ago which was treated successfully, now he has it again. My husband pulled some nasty, nasty stuff out of there, treated it, etc but it continued to swell. Took him to the vet, got pain meds, foot soak and anti biotics but he is still limping and foot still swollen. I feel terrible because he is limping, won't even crow anymore and is probably in pain. Does anyone have any suggestions? I will try to post a picture tomorrow but I love this guy and don't want him to suffer.

 

[glassdragonfly]

How long has he been on the pain meds? Is he on antibiotics?

 

[nikkii]

How long has he been on the pain meds? Is he on antibiotics?

He finished the pain meds and anti biotics about a week ago

 

[glassdragonfly]

OK If you can get some pics up tomorrow maybe some of the more experienced folks on here can help.

 

[nikkii]

OK If you can get some pics up tomorrow maybe some of the more experienced folks on here can help.

ok, I will. Thank you

 

[BarredRockMom]

It is my understanding that it can take time to heal. I am sorry that he's still in pain & limping. If you are able to soak his foot in Epsom salts, perhaps that could aid in removing some of the swelling? Did the Vet give you any directions or idea of timeline for healing? (Prob not or you'd have said, right?)

I'd follow bumblefoot protocol. Separate him out, smaller crate, holding pen, whatever you can do to keep his movements limited. The less he walks on it, the better he'll feel (hopefully). Soak the foot, work out the gunk, apply ointment, wrap the foot & keep him him under observation.
Oh and I used betadine in warm water to soak a foot in, too. Switched off between that & the Epsom salts.

I hope that he feels better soon, poor guy!
And definitely look up bumblefoot treatment on BYC. There's some great info!

 

[nikkii]

It is my understanding that it can take time to heal. I am sorry that he's still in pain & limping. If you are able to soak his foot in Epsom salts, perhaps that could aid in removing some of the swelling? Did the Vet give you any directions or idea of timeline for healing? (Prob not or you'd have said, right?)

I'd follow bumblefoot protocol. Separate him out, smaller crate, holding pen, whatever you can do to keep his movements limited. The less he walks on it, the better he'll feel (hopefully). Soak the foot, work out the gunk, apply ointment, wrap the foot & keep him him under observation.
Oh and I used betadine in warm water to soak a foot in, too. Switched off between that & the Epsom salts.

I hope that he feels better soon, poor guy!
And definitely look up bumblefoot treatment on BYC. There's some great info!

Seems like it is taking longer then it should. We have soaked it several times but may have to start doing it again. No, the vet didn't say but we may just have to bring him back for a follow up. Was shocked to even find someone that would see a rooster around here. We don't keep him separated, he really doesn't do much anyways since this. I will let my husband know these extra tips, he is braver then I when dealing with the rooster lol.

 

[BarredRockMom]

Yes, I think that you are going to have to wrangle him for some daily soaking & tending. If he's having a problem walking, I would guess that there's still something in the foot causing discomfort...which needs to come out. If his foot isn't bandaged & has an open sore, then I bet he's got an infection and gunk in his foot.

Geeze, you ARE lucky to find a vet who will see a rooster!

 

[nikkii]

Yes, I think that you are going to have to wrangle him for some daily soaking & tending. If he's having a problem walking, I would guess that there's still something in the foot causing discomfort...which needs to come out. If his foot isn't bandaged & has an open sore, then I bet he's got an infection and gunk in his foot.

Geeze, you ARE lucky to find a vet who will see a rooster!

He is a big baby when you hold him. We rescued him years ago, so he is part of our family. He doesn't have an open sore anymore but there is definitely more that probably has to come out.

 

[coach723]

Pictures would be helpful. My absolute worst case of bumblefoot was a rooster, I think because their feet are larger and have more meat that they are just a better place for the bacteria to get a good hold. Hens just don't have as much tissue on their feet generally.
And roosters tend to be heavier, so more toll taken on their feet, more likely to injure from a jump. My roo took over a year to heal up, multiple surgeries and clean outs, and several oral antibiotics. In his case cephalexin (every 6 hours ) was the antibiotic that worked the best. My roo did not have a very central core, his was ribbon-like and ran through out his foot. Was a pain in the patooty to get it all cleaned out.