At the first sign
of bumblefoot, see your veterinarian.
Not exact matches
Improper perch size, perches all
of the same size (causing insufficient foot exercise), sandpaper perches, perches that are otherwise too rough or dirty, or simple inactivity can cause a serious foot condition in birds called pododermatitis (otherwise known as
bumblefoot).
One
of the most common problems in guinea pigs is
bumblefoot, where the foot becomes swollen due to a bacterial infection, often caused by dirty bedding.
If your hamster wheel is made
of barred or mesh material, your hamster could trap a limb or even grow a condition called
bumblefoot, but this is not a sign that the wheel is too small.
Birds challenged with obesity, and lack
of perch rotation are most certainly prone to
bumblefoot condition.
«We have also used laser therapy on raptors with a condition called
bumblefoot — sores on the bottoms
of their feet.
Plantar pododermatitis (or «
bumblefoot» as it is more commonly known) is a complex disease diagnosed in a range
of species
of birds.