I believe this might qualify as an emergency.

[critters]

Sounds like an abcess and a fistula clear through. I suppose it's late to try, but can you do warm soaks in water with Betadine or Chlorhex in it? Warm salt water soaks or even warm compresses? I'd be careful with bandages, in case they should stick. After soaking, I'd try to get as much pus and nastiness out as possible-- more room out than in!!

[Sevaede]

Sounds like an abcess and a fistula clear through. I suppose it's late to try, but can you do warm soaks in water with Betadine or Chlorhex in it? Warm salt water soaks or even warm compresses? I'd be careful with bandages, in case they should stick. After soaking, I'd try to get as much pus and nastiness out as possible-- more room out than in!!

I can most definitely try! He is not terribly fond of water but has been getting baths since we got him (three within the first two days) so is used to it. Sticky bandages = not a problem. We had trouble getting them to *stay* on. He hasn't been wrapped up today so I am pretty sure that made him a bit more comfortable. Husband thinks we should press on his foot to get the nastiness out but I don't think that would be effective, very nice, or allowed by Soni.