Foot Infection Advice Needed

[Ashley Benningfield]

I need advice on my chicken with an infection in the webbing of her foot. She was successfully treated for bumblefoot a couple months ago and I noticed the webbing between the toes on that same foot was swelling up and had developed an outer scab almost a month ago. I started the bumblefoot protocol with the warm Epsom salt baths and wrapping it up with Prid. A week later the scabbed came out leaving a hole and I was able to get the area cleaned out with no sign of anything left in it but clean, healthy-looking flesh. I felt around for any signs of an additional hidden kernel of infection further up but felt nothing. I’ve also been using betadine, antibiotic ointment and Veterycin on her along with the Prid & Epsom soaks. She had a follow up a few days later to remove another tiny bit of pus that came back and again I was able to get the area cleaned out with no sign of anything left in it but clean, healthy-looking flesh. She seemed to be healing very well after this with no kernel or pus regrowing, but the swelling has not gone away. It’s still a bit pink and warm, soft, and squishy to the touch. There’s nothing to see on the outside and the skin where the scab was removed from still looks normal again. I can’t see or feel anything that I need to remove even though the webbing still seems to be infected. I have no idea what to try since the normal protocol isn’t working. There’s no vet around me that will see chickens so I’m on my own. I really need advice on what I can do for her, thanks!

I've attached pics of when I first found the problem, after her 1st & 2nd removals, and what it looks like as of a few days ago. The next time I'll get to treat her is Monday, so I'll try to get updated pics to post.

 

[Paz]

Could be fluid built up. Or a reacurrence of the infection. I would try and poke it with a sterile needle to see if fluid comes out, then disinfect it again. And I would consider giving her oral antibiotics.
Someone else might be able to give you a more thorough and/or specific answer. Good luck

 

[Ashley Benningfield]

Could be fluid built up. Or a reacurrence of the infection. I would try and poke it with a sterile needle to see if fluid comes out, then disinfect it again. And I would consider giving her oral antibiotics.
Someone else might be able to give you a more thorough and/or specific answer. Good luck

The only antibiotic I have on hand is Tylan 50. I guess I could start her on that and see if she responds.