Thanks for the quick replies, PhilErvin and chickenlady08! Today my husband suggested that we go ahead and try to get the pus/bumble out of Buttercup's foot and I tend to agree. I really wanted to fix her foot without having to cut into it, but sounds like that will work faster and be better in the long run.
Couple of questions:
1) If I do lance the top of her foot, is it still safe to use the Tricide-Neo? I think I read somewhere on here that you should not use it on open cuts.
2) Since the plug on the bottom of her foot is relatively small, should I just leave it alone and lance the top of the foot? Seems like since that's where the swelling is, I should focus on that area. But should I also cut the plug out?
3) Would it be ok to let her back outside after doing the surgery if I wrap her foot up really well? I'd rather not separate her from the other girls, but I also don't want her to get her foot dirty and infected again.
Thanks sooooo much for any advice! I don't know what I'd do without this forum! You all are the best!
Couple of questions:
1) If I do lance the top of her foot, is it still safe to use the Tricide-Neo? I think I read somewhere on here that you should not use it on open cuts.
2) Since the plug on the bottom of her foot is relatively small, should I just leave it alone and lance the top of the foot? Seems like since that's where the swelling is, I should focus on that area. But should I also cut the plug out?
3) Would it be ok to let her back outside after doing the surgery if I wrap her foot up really well? I'd rather not separate her from the other girls, but I also don't want her to get her foot dirty and infected again.
Thanks sooooo much for any advice! I don't know what I'd do without this forum! You all are the best!