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our larger dog, a mixed breed seems to have snagged one of his nails. His nails are really BIG too. It's hanging partially on and bleeding a bit. Seems really sore. We bandaged it and had some doggie pain pills on hand from another prior injury he's had. Anyone have ideas about what we can do? Think it will require a vet visit?
Unless the nail falls off by it's self come Monday, yes you'll need to see a vet. Honestly, you also risk infection so I suggest he see his vet regardless.
no way to help it come off on it's own?
Oh and thanks
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Originally Posted by cleosmom
Unless the nail falls off by it's self come Monday, yes you'll need to see a vet. Honestly, you also risk infection so I suggest he see his vet regardless.
no way to help it come off on it's own?
Oh and thanks
I wouldn't recommend trying to pull it off for a few reasons; he might be your baby, but if there's already pain you could get bit, plus if it starts to bleed full force you'll be in trouble.
I agree with Cleosmom - just take him to the vet first thing Monday.
It's painful enough for him, you don't want it getting worse and the quick is damaged if you're seeing blood (I assume you don't mean it's torn at the base or there'd be no question if a vet visit is required).
Without being able to see the problem my best advice Get to a Vet ASSAP!
If you just ripped your finger nail off what would you do? How would you feel?
I concur - get him to the vet, as he will probably prescribe a round of antibiotics. Due to location, that area is naturally more open to infection even if bandaged....
thanks my pet pals!! Hubby has him @ the emergency vet right now. Will post an update when they arrive home.
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Originally Posted by Toria
I concur - get him to the vet, as he will probably prescribe a round of antibiotics. Due to location, that area is naturally more open to infection even if bandaged....
Yeah I work at a vet and we see this all of the time.We just take the nail off if its that loose and put some medication on it and bandage it until it heals a bit.You know what works GREAT,honey bandages.Its amazing how the honey heals the worst wounds.
all is well. The nail is gone. Vet gave us antibitoics to give him. We are all happy.
P.S. thanks for the honey bandage advice.
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