vet is mystified - antibiotic advice for lump on foot

[Dinoroar]

You could try some complimentary therapies at this point while still trying to get a better diagnosis.

Maybe a drawing salve or plaintain poultice if you could figure out a way to get it to stay on for a little while.

You might look into red and blue light therapy. Red wavelengths are well studied for inflammation and blue for antibacterial.


https://www.amazon.com/YiKD-Therapy-Device-Infrared＆Red-Relief/dp/B0B11NR37W/ref=mp_s_a_1_51?crid=3RIRENF8GB3F&keywords=red+blue+light+therapy+torch&qid=1679771273&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=red+blue+light+therapy+torch%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-51

 

[CoriM]

@Dinoroar That's so interesting - I will have to research that.

 

[CoriM]

I did initially try epsom salt soaks, then covering it with drawing salve and wrapping her foot - for like four days prior to the vet, but it remained unchanged.

 

[Dinoroar]

@Dinoroar That's so interesting - I will have to research that.

I’ve had good success using a similar light on all sorts of skin issues for people & animals. If it’s a fatty tumor like suggested upthread I’m not sure if it would bring results but since there was inflammation present it might help.