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Question
Hi..

as of tonight i found my dear sancho limping, i observed and saw that his big toe in his right foot is swollen. its a first time something like that happens hes three and a half.

im gonna try to bathe him and see whether hes got something stuck there but if theres nothing should i take him to the vet. im really worried...

thanks
Ariel

Answer
Hi, Ariel:

Has Sancho ever had his nails trimmed?  If not, long nails might be causing him to limp.  The nails can grow right into the flesh of the toe, which you can imagine, is quite painful.

Usually, in the course of a bath, you can tell if this is the issue with the sore toe.  However,
since the toe is already sore, Sancho may not want you touching it or trying to clip it.  That would be the time to take him to the vet.

If the problem isn't an overgrown nail, I would take him to the vet, too, because I can't think what else it could be except an insect bite.

Much good luck.

Hedgie Blessings,

Laurel