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Feet Growth on foot! What is it?

arina

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Hello!
I’m reaching out in hope that one of you might know what this is.
When picking up one of my guineas today I noticed that her paws felt hard, like there was something on them. I took a look and saw that both of her front paws have the same sort of “growth” on them. It looks like dead skin but I’m not really sure. My immediate concern was Bumblefoot but I didn’t see any symptoms that would fit that diagnosis. I’m attaching some pics.
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I would really appreciate any help! Thank you
 

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https://www.guinealynx.info/feet.html#spurs

Check this link for information on spurs. They are tough pieces of skin that can develop on foot pads and almost like a hard hangnail. They are usually attached only on one side and can be carefully trimmed making sure you don’t catch the skin. I use vitamin E oil on the feet of my guinea pig to soften them. Pure cold pressed cocoanut oil can also be used.
 

arina

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Thank you! I will check out the link and try out the oil to help her out!
 
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