Swollen foot, no bumble?

[Wyorp Rock]

Is vet care an option?

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Is vet care an option?

I would be doubtful. I’m afraid I don’t call the shots on decisions like that. I can try though.
Is there anything I can do myself?

 

[LaFleche]

In addition to the infected cuts, he also ripped out his toe nail.
This should be treated with antibiotics now, as it looks to be an ascending bacterial infection.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

In addition to the infected cuts, he also ripped out his toe nail.
This should be treated with antibiotics now, as it looks to be an ascending bacterial infection.

Is there any I could buy without going to a vet?

 

[LaFleche]

Is there any I could buy without going to a vet?

You could try the so-called Fish Mox or Aqua Mox (amoxicillin) as it is available without prescription.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Is this the correct one?

 

[LaFleche]

Is this the correct one?View attachment 3245870

Yes, but keep in mInd that it says 'forte' (containing more than the usual amount of amoxicillin), so always check carefully the bodyweight if your patient to administer the apropriate amount of drug.

 

[LaFleche]

Dosage:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/amoxicillin-dosage.1497999/post-25016672

Hopefully he will get better soon.

ETA: For your purpose it would be better to purchase the non forte version containing only 250 mg amoxicillin per capsule/tablet instead of the 500 mg in the forte.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Yes, but keep in mInd that it says 'forte' (containing more than the usual amount of amoxicillin), so always check carefully the bodyweight if your patient to administer the apropriate amount of drug.

Dosage:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/amoxicillin-dosage.1497999/post-25016672

Hopefully he will get better soon.

ETA: For your purpose it would be better to purchase the non forte version containing only 250 mg amoxicillin per capsule/tablet instead of the 500 mg in the forte.

Thank you so much for your help. I’ll get that ordered immediately.