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Shannonmcn · 06-21-2019, 01:38 AM

The foot problem sounds like bumblefoot maybe? Was he on a wire wheel or with wire levels in the cage he was in previously? If he was climbing the wire walls of the crittertrail compulsively that could be enough to cause that.

Stress can cause all sorts of illnesses to flare up that otherwise their immune system might have dealt with easily so that could definitely be a factor. It could also be cushings disease which seems common enough in hams, could be a poor diet catching up with him, could be an allergic reaction to old bedding or new bedding. Could be an infection from his injured feet. You're doing the right thing continuing to consult a vet but it can't hurt to give them some possibilities to look into.

Hopefully if his feet are healing up the rest of his little body will follow suit. Got fingers crossed for him.

06-21-2019, 01:38 AM
Shannonmcn PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 3,192	Re: Syrian Hair Loss! The foot problem sounds like bumblefoot maybe? Was he on a wire wheel or with wire levels in the cage he was in previously? If he was climbing the wire walls of the crittertrail compulsively that could be enough to cause that. Stress can cause all sorts of illnesses to flare up that otherwise their immune system might have dealt with easily so that could definitely be a factor. It could also be cushings disease which seems common enough in hams, could be a poor diet catching up with him, could be an allergic reaction to old bedding or new bedding. Could be an infection from his injured feet. You're doing the right thing continuing to consult a vet but it can't hurt to give them some possibilities to look into. Hopefully if his feet are healing up the rest of his little body will follow suit. Got fingers crossed for him.