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What It Is ♥ Causes ♥ Symptoms ♥ What To Do
What It Is
Causes
♥ Uncovered Wire Floors  Image 2 shows a case of bumblefoot, while image 3 is 1 week later with treatment consisting of antibiotics, pain meds and a bootie.
Symptoms
♥ Cracks in the callouses of the feet What To DoIf the skin has broken open and is actively bleeding, you will need to see a vet in order to get on the right treatment which may include antibiotics, pain medications and other supporting medications; topical antibiotic and/or dressing of the feet. If, on the other hand, you catch it early, proactive changes can help tremendously - covering any wire flooring, improving sanitation, improving diet, using a moisturizing cream such as Bag Balm to prevent breaks in the skin. Please note: It is normal for a chinchilla's feet to be calloused, but it should be a healthy colored callous without breaks. What you need to watch for is callouses becoming red and irritated or breaks in the skin that would let bacteria in. |
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Pododermatitis, more commonly referred to as bumblefoot, is usually a bacterial infection of the foot. Image 1: an advanced case of bumblefoot that has progressed to a large bloody wound. 
The most common cause is bacteria that has entered the foot through small scrapes or cuts. These can be caused by a variety of things but the list includes:
Image 4 show a mild case of bumblefoot. See What To Do for how to make changes to prevent your chinchilla’s feet from getting worse. 
