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Old 02-20-2023, 08:42 AM   #1
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Question What's this growth on Marley's foot?

I have just noticed that Marley has a lump on his foot, he hasn't got it on any of his other feet. I don't want to touch it in case it hurts him. Does anyone know what it is? Should I take him to the vet to get it checked out?
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Old 02-20-2023, 08:53 AM   #2
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Default Re: What's this growth on Marley's foot?

It’s hard to say exactly what it is by a photo. But to me it looks like his foot may be swollen - is there anywhere he could have gotten his foot caught? It’s hard without seeing him in person so can’t rule out a tumour. It probablyworth getting him seen by a vet as if it is swollen some metacam / pain relief and anti inflammatory will help plus they will be able to examine the area more closely incase it something else.
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Old 02-20-2023, 08:56 AM   #3
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Default Re: What's this growth on Marley's foot?

He gets up to all sorts in the night, he may have caught it on the bars whilst climbing, but i don't know. Okay thank you, I'll get him checked out.
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Old 02-20-2023, 09:07 AM   #4
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Default Re: What's this growth on Marley's foot?

Then it does sound that it could just be swollen rather than anything more serious. I know my girl can be a bit reckless at night and I’m surprised she hasn’t hurt herself.

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Old 02-20-2023, 10:16 AM   #5
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Thank you so much
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