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Post by nikinakinoooo on Jan 12, 2006 2:39:54 GMT
One of my boys has an extra toe on one of his back feet, it's intact with a claw (which requires clipping) but is only attached to the rest of his foot by a tiny bit of skin so it just dangles. Should i take him to the vet and have it removed or leave it alone as it doesn't seem to cause him any discomfort.
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Post by Susie (Barmy4Boars) on Jan 13, 2006 22:37:25 GMT
I have heart of piggys born with extra toes. A family I know breed piggys and recently had a piggy with an extra toe. they sought advice on this an were told it is not an uncommon birth defect in piggys... if you notice there are 4 front claws and 4 back claws as if evolution is still happening re: number of claws. And that piggy would have no problems. However the thing about your piggy having a toe that dangles doesn't sound good and I imagine might be an injury risk when he walks on it. I would definately seek expert attention with the piggy.
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Post by guineapiggies4ever on Jan 30, 2006 23:43:09 GMT
omg i hope he is ok....yah i think you should get it removed he might stub it and it could get worse....so maybe you should..im not an expert so maybe ask the vets or something....keep updating posts for me to see how he is doing! best wishes;Chelsea
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Post by purplekatie on Apr 2, 2006 15:57:56 GMT
It would be a very minor procedure to whip them off, but if they are not bothering him, I wouldn't bother them! How interesting - do you have any pics?
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