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Bumble foot/Pododermatitis
This disease is called as Pododermatitis.It is caused by injury to the lower surface of the foot and subsequent infection with staphylococcus bacterium.
Common causes of injury:
Injury may be caused by
Rough perches
Splinters
Wire floors
Poor litter or bedding quality
•Clinical signs
Its symptoms include
Lameness
Swelling of the foot pad
Hard,pus-filled abscess on foot pad
•Treatment
This disease can be cured by following treatment.
Soak foot in warm water and Epsom salts.
Disinfect with alcohol.
If skin is open,drain the pus from abscess.
Flush abscess cavity with hydrogen peroxide to cleanout pus and debris.
Pack the cavity with antibiotic ointment.
Wrap the foot with gauze and elastic bandage.
Repeat daily until foot heals.
• Prevention and control
Provide good quality litter or bedding.
Keep bedding clean,dry,and deep.
Keep perches less than 18 inches from the floor to prevent foot damage due to impact from jumping.
Remove potential source of injury such as sharp objects and/or surface.
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