Red Lored Amazon has swollen purple bump on foot :(

[Terry52113]

Hi everyone, i'm new here.. and i'm a bit worried.

My Red Lored Amazon that i've had for 25 years has had a purple bump on her left foot that seems to be getting bigger and bigger... its been growing steadily and getting more and more purple for a few months now. Its just a slighter shade purple than the rest of her foot, but noticable.

If things get worse I may have to take her to the vet... but wanted to get some opinions of what it could be from everyone. It doesn't seem to hurt her, and she doesn't seem to favor the other foot in any way.. just the top of her foot, where all the toes come together, is getting steadily more swollen and purple.

can anyone suggest what it could be?

thanks.

 

[Kiwibird]

Do you have a picture of the bump? And a current one of your zon? Images would be helpful so we can "see" what might be going on. In any case, I think a trip to the avian vet is probably in order. "Bumps" which do not heal and worsen need to be seen sooner than later.

 

[henpecked]

Foot injuries can be worrisome, poor circulation and all that. I'd get an AV to check that out.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

a "purple bump" sounds like BLOOD is settling in that area,hence being "purple" just like we humans get..like our "bruises" are purple..thats BLOOD. I'd have the bird looked at by a vet a.s.a.p.

Jim