Feet Sore back feet on piggie

novapiglover · Mar 13, 2016

hi! i have an 8 month old boar who ever since ive gotten him from not-so-ideal conditions (lack of hay and clean bedding, lack of daily veggies) about a month ago, he has had red, sore-looking back feet but there doesnt seem to be any pain as he walks just fine, and his weight is consistent. should I be worried?

Eat the cheese · Mar 13, 2016

When I had this happen to my pigs once I put baby oil on there feet, this was a while ago tho when I didn't know a lot about Guinea pigs, u should probs check if it's safe first

novapiglover · Mar 13, 2016

I will check and i will try this if its okay for them! thank you!

bpatters · Mar 13, 2016

Rather than using baby oil, go to a grocery store and get some cold pressed virgin coconut oil. It has both antibacterial and antifungal properties, and will be more protection for his feet.

novapiglover · Mar 13, 2016

will do! thank you for all the help!!

Comely Guineas · Mar 13, 2016

One of my guinea pigs also has angry red feet with scales, no pain and otherwise perfectly happy and healthy. He's had them for years, even though he is housed on clean fleece. I'm not sure why this is, but in my research all I've found is putting coconut oil on them can help.

Amalee · Mar 14, 2016

Just some redness and coming from a poor condition could definitely mean urine scald. Even if you keep your cage really clean, a lot of pigs just like to sit in the same spot, so move his most used hidey around to make sure he's not constantly in the same spot when sleeping.

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