Swollen foot on rooster!

[Eggcessive]

There does look to be raised scales on the foot and leg indicating scaly leg mites. The foot is pretty swollen. I think gout usually affects both feet, but that looks pretty puffy. Do you have any antibiotics, or can you see a vet? Is there anything wrong with his back toe? I would try soaking the feet in warm Epsom salts water, and see about getting some antibiotics. Others, such as Dawg53 or TwoCrows may have more advice.

For the scaly leg mites, I would gently scrub the scales to loosen them during his leg soak, and then once a week, apply a good coating of either castor oil, crisco shortening, vaseline, or vegetable oil to legs and feet, and rub into the scales.

 

[sarahconnor]

There does look to be raised scales on the foot and leg indicating scaly leg mites. The foot is pretty swollen. I think gout usually affects both feet, but that looks pretty puffy. Do you have any antibiotics, or can you see a vet? Is there anything wrong with his back toe? I would try soaking the feet in warm Epsom salts water, and see about getting some antibiotics. Others, such as Dawg53 or TwoCrows may have more advice.

For the scaly leg mites, I would gently scrub the scales to loosen them during his leg soak, and then once a week, apply a good coating of either castor oil, crisco shortening, vaseline, or vegetable oil to legs and feet, and rub into the scales.

Well thanks a million for the advice!!
The back toe is really where it seemed to start or was the first area affected!!
I will treat for the leg mites as you recommend, and I will call our vet tomorrow!
Yes, it is very puffy and I have been giving him 81mg aspirin per day to try to keep him comfortable.

 

[dawg53]

There are several possibilities and a vet would have to make the determination:
Articular gout, synovitis, or staph infection.

 

[sarahconnor]

There are several possibilities and a vet would have to make the determination:
Articular gout, synovitis, or staph infection.

Yep, that is about where I am at!! Many thanks, Dawg!!

 

[sarahconnor]

Good Morning all, I am taking him to the vet on Monday, so I will share the outcome so we can all learn!!
Many thanks, just hope he makes it through the weekend, though he is eating and drinking good.

 

[sarahconnor]

I have a Blue Laced Red that is doing the same thing...following to see what to do

I am seeing a vet on Monday, did you look at the pictures I put up to compare to yours? I will share the outcome and maybe that will help you, GOOD LUCK..

 

[sarahconnor]

There does look to be raised scales on the foot and leg indicating scaly leg mites. The foot is pretty swollen. I think gout usually affects both feet, but that looks pretty puffy. Do you have any antibiotics, or can you see a vet? Is there anything wrong with his back toe? I would try soaking the feet in warm Epsom salts water, and see about getting some antibiotics. Others, such as Dawg53 or TwoCrows may have more advice.

For the scaly leg mites, I would gently scrub the scales to loosen them during his leg soak, and then once a week, apply a good coating of either castor oil, crisco shortening, vaseline, or vegetable oil to legs and feet, and rub into the scales.

Also thanks for the PICTURE POSTING LINK!!!

 

[ashoulders660]

I am seeing a vet on Monday, did you look at the pictures I put up to compare to yours? I will share the outcome and maybe that will help you, GOOD LUCK..

YES!!! THAT IS EXACTLY HOW MY ROOS FOOT LOOKS NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF INJURY SUCH AS BUMBLE FOOT. JUST SWOLLEN, RED, AND WARM TO THE TOUCH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR VET SAYS...

 

[sarahconnor]

YES!!! THAT IS EXACTLY HOW MY ROOS FOOT LOOKS NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF INJURY SUCH AS BUMBLE FOOT. JUST SWOLLEN, RED, AND WARM TO THE TOUCH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR VET SAYS...

Vet Report:
An fection of unknown origin An antibiotic was prescribed along with a pain killer. We have him in a seperate coup but he is outside today close by getting some nice fresh air.
How IS YOUR BOY DOING??
ENROFLOXACIN 22.7 mg and Loxicam 1.5ml for pain till gone..I will let you know how he does

 

[sarahconnor]

Hello all,

Vet said he has an infection of unknown origin. It was good we did not try to open it up. He prescribed ENROFLOXACIN 22.7mg and Loxicam 1.5 ml for pain!! We will se how it goes, I think he perked up a bit today and now he is ouside his private coup getting some sunshine and visits from his girls.