The Rat Room

Bumblefoot is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the dermal tissue on the underside of the foot.
It can become quite severe in dirty conditions.
Causes? There can be several factors contributing to bumblefoot such as obesity, small habitat which doesn’t allow for enough movement, solid hard floors in habitat. It starts as a small bubble, looks similar to a corn or blister. It can crack and bleed and can lead to more serious infections like staphylococcus, which is why it’s important to keep a very clean cage.
This condition is treatable but it usually takes a long time and in some, it never completely goes away.
We had success with padding the cage down as well as having a vet prescribe Novotrimel.
Wire floors do not cause bumblefoot. But it can aggravate it.
Don’t panic if you see the bumble crack and bleed an awful lot, apply pressure to the sore. Some people have success using blu-kote on the bumbles as well.