Dranny GLC 112 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 My dog snapped his toe nail and won't put any weight on his foot walking on 3 legs. What's the best thing to do? Quote Link to post
hounddog3 743 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 bring him to the vet Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Need more information than just a snapped nail mate and a picture would be brilliant ...... Quote Link to post
pinguu 169 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's likely to be very sore for a while, hence him keeping weight of it... If its just the nail I'd bathe it and keep it clean maybe even spray with anti bac spray. It should heal with time. Quote Link to post
bunnybuster 1 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 my staff did this to her due claw while bushing out once, i just let it grow out and now keep on top of them triming them when needed, i mentioned it to the vet when get the pups injections and she said there isnt much else i could of done or theyd do unless it got infected that is. atb aaron Quote Link to post
goldfinch2007 2,332 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 bring him to the vet not alot they can do,is there?few weeks off and rest Quote Link to post
stoaty 171 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 My old dog wripped his nail off to the quick a few years back nowt for it but rest him and patience on your part Stoaty Quote Link to post
hounddog3 743 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 bring him to the vet not alot they can do,is there?few weeks off and rest i of mine broke it of like that but it was also broke inside best to get the vet to look at it . Quote Link to post
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Ive had nails ripped off, nails half cut through due to standing on glass etc Nothing to do until it heals up, vet will just jab them with antibiotics and charge you 30quid and tell you to keep the foot clean and wash it with saltwater and charge you a small fortune for the pleasure Quote Link to post
stubblebasher 150 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 My dog snapped his toe nail and won't put any weight on his foot walking on 3 legs. What's the best thing to do? Crop the nail back past the split , treat the end with a caustic stick . Super glue the end . Keep him on lead until soreness has gone . Then run the shit out of him ha ha ! 1 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 trim back as near to the quick as you can and keep triming over time until the split has gone Quote Link to post
Dranny GLC 112 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 It snapped right at the toe Quote Link to post
stubblebasher 150 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 It snapped right at the toe Have to cut it right back to the toe Quote Link to post
bigears 205 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 cut back and Cauterize be right in 2 weeks Quote Link to post
Dranny GLC 112 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 When resting your dog do I just leave him in kennel or do I walk him a bit on the lead? Quote Link to post
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