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Post by bacara on Jan 18, 2010 18:52:42 GMT
Hi I have read through other posts but I'm not sure if the symptoms are the same as Arthurs - as they mentions claws - but this is Arthurs Toe as well as his claw!? location: His front left foot - second toe/claw from the end is twisted to the outside of his foot.....  It's very noticeable and I am worried that he may be in pain? It looks odd and just seems to twist at an angle that looks painfull? Should I get this checked out by a vet or is this normal? Could it be broken? |
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Post by luvcats22 on Jan 18, 2010 18:57:45 GMT
could you get a picture? my boys claws all grow at odd angles as they live on soft bedding. a pic would help us see what you mean. xx
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Post by bacara on Jan 18, 2010 23:04:56 GMT
will get my camara on charge and get a pic taken - thanks  |
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Post by bacara on Jan 19, 2010 23:20:01 GMT
  Sorry for the large photo! the first shows the toe joint/pad swollen and twisted and the 2nd large photo show the twisted claw and nail. what do you think? Thanks in advance |
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Post by Niki on Jan 20, 2010 0:44:38 GMT
Sorry for the large photo! the first shows the toe joint/pad swollen and twisted and the 2nd large photo show the twisted claw and nail. what do you think? Thanks in advance It could be a nail bed infection which has caused his toe to swell which in turn has caused the adjacent nail to curl. I personally would have him checked over by your vet. |
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Post by bacara on Jan 20, 2010 0:49:29 GMT
thanks for your quick response - I shall book him in tomorrow |
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Post by Niki on Jan 20, 2010 0:59:58 GMT
thanks for your quick response - I shall book him in tomorrow Good luck & please let us know the outcome |
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Post by bacara on Jan 22, 2010 17:13:33 GMT
:-[poor arthur - he has broke his toe! the vet said that the joint has been broken but it set that way now but he will be fine. He did say that the toes starts to catch on things then he told me to come back in and he may have to remove the toe! - Lets hope for arthurs sake that he doesn't need this done!! - I think my vets must think I own a zoo! I have 11 hammies in my care and as I foster hammies and rehome them for a animal rescue centre....so they see me often when I come in for checks and things for my little furry friends.....The vet was so kind that he did not charge me for my consultation fee for Arthur and he also checked Merlin over too... He thinks I'm a star for rescueing all these little ones. I was very humbled by his offer - as it really does help not having to fork out costly vet bill all the time! Arthur is such an energetic piggy that he jumps - popcorns all the time and when he has floor time he goes mad and scuttles around everywhere - opposed to Merlin who is a lazy chilled Cavy lol.... So Fingers crossed that Arthur is ok and that his foot does not hamper his fun time!?? |
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Post by cozmo on Jan 22, 2010 19:41:07 GMT
Aaawww poor Arthur! Sending healing vibes his way for his toe to get better.
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Post by bacara on Jan 23, 2010 20:33:28 GMT
thanks - he is still as active No probs so far ..... |
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Post by cozmo on Jan 23, 2010 22:35:17 GMT
Glad he's doing well  |
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Post by Orlaith on Jan 29, 2010 19:59:09 GMT
Aw, poor little guy! One of my babies hurt his shoulder before Christmas and even though he was limping away, it didn't stop him running around (in a limpy way!) and having fun with his brother, so I'm sure your piggy will be fine |
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