It is a serious foot infection with many causes (wet/unsanitary bedding, lack of exercise, dangerous wire cage floors). Amputation might be required if not treated promptly by an exotics vet.
Its a foot pad infection in guinea pigs. It can lead to disability and death in guinea pigs. It can happen from a wire cage bottom. Antibiotics can be used to help treat bumblefoot.
Bumblefoot is a painful footpad infection caused by poor sanitation/wet bedding, obesity/lack of exercise or dangerous wire floors. If not treated promptly by an exotics vet, amputation might be necessary.
