MickyB 327 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 After checking the bitch over last night when we got in I noticed she had done a real one on her toenail, I've cleaned it with salt water and left it open but it does look like a bad one, is it something that needs looking at by a vet or can I just keep it clean and her on a lead until its back to normal if it will go back to normal, its not bothering her the slightest but I could do with a bit of advise if anyone with experience can comment, thanks. Quote Link to post
J Darcy 5,871 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Trim off anything loose and then salt water twice a day. it will grow back in a few weeks matey. I do not think a vet can do anything with that. It's not infected, just keep it clean and time. Good luck. 6 Quote Link to post
Allan P 1,150 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just had the same with my dog but not as bad. Took him to vet and she told me to keep it clean wash out with salt water and don't bandage it. So sounds like your doing right but if in doubt take the dog to the vet. She also prescribed metacam and rest completely for 5/7 days. Hope this helps but as I said wasn't quite as bad as that looks. Quote Link to post
MickyB 327 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Cheers chaps, was just a bit worried because a lot has come off, I'll trim the bits and keep it clean. Thanks again Mick 1 Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thats the quick thats visible it will gradualy receed back towards the root. As told keep it clean with salt water 3/4 times a day and dont let the dog go on grass or mud until the nail covers the quick once it does put some clear nail varnish on to seal the end of the new growth. 3 Quote Link to post
lakelandlurcher 0 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 My bitch took her nail completely out kept her off a couple of week hasn't grown back not bothered her tho Quote Link to post
j1985 1,984 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Why are lads taking dogs to vets for a broken nail ? If you twatted ya nail off at work or out hunting or like I did with a M10 hex nut from a bloody catty would you go a&e ? Or would you keep it clean and winge like feck about it until it healed lol Edited December 22, 2015 by j1985 2 Quote Link to post
Allan P 1,150 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Your right j1985 think I was looking for a miracle to get him out and about again as soon as possible. 1 Quote Link to post
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