The carpal pad toe nail is part E at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paw. I am asking if this is serious enough to see a vet because I am short on cash and am hoping the toe nail will finish coming off on its own or if it requires a doctors visit. He is already super hyper also and it is a major pain to calm him down. Any thoughts or ideas are greatly appreciated.
2006-11-06 05:58:24 · 9 answers · asked by Texas Boy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We clip the nail back as close as possible and dip it in Quick-Stop to stop the bleeding or cauterize it.
Then most vets will give antibiotics for a few days at least to make sure you do not get major infectinon.
My dog has done this a few times and I have been able to do it at home twice. Clip the calw back and the bleeding had already stopped. He did fine with out antibiotics.But one time he needed to be sedated to have the claw clipped back. It had splintered off and they had to pull out little shreds of claw.
2006-11-06 06:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'd advise a vet bypass to. Like others have reported you're able to examine the paw pad in basic terms in case that's something like a thorn or splinter. with the aid of fact that's been 2 days and nonetheless bothering her then it's time to have her checked. An examination will demonstrate the place the soreness is and the vet will additionally watch her walk - now and lower back that on my own will provide a clue what could be incorrect. canine would properly be very obdurate now and lower back on letting you recognize the place they harm. as quickly as seen the vet would or would possibly no longer order an x-ray. maximum suitable subject is they'd prescribe drugs which will help with the soreness!
2016-10-03 08:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clip the nail off and clean with peroxide, NOT alcohol. bandage and keep an eye on it for infection. At the FIRST sign get him into the vet. Signs of infection can be a bad smell, pus oozing, green color to the bandage and more than usual limping after walking ok for the most part. This is something you don't want to mess with, but you may be able to avoid a vet visit. Clean is the key.
2006-11-06 06:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by mntlady739 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your vet and explain what has happened. It's free. Explain that you are short on cash and that you don't want to come in unless you have to. They'll understand.
Please, don't take diagnoses of strangers on the internet. Strangers on here are FREQUENTLY wrong. This is not a veterinary website.
If he needs to come in, your vet will tell you. If you can't afford it, you'll have to bite the bullet and find a way. Vet care is part of the responsibility of owning a dog. If you can't afford minor emergency care for your dog, then it may be tie to rehome him.
2006-11-06 06:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time-the nail is clipped back the rest of the way and cauterized. The nail just hanging there can be quite painful and finsihing the job and getting it on its way to healing is better. We usually put a light bandage and give antibiotics for several days depending on the severity and if it has gotten infected.
2006-11-06 06:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by cayusecrazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet and get him the proper care he needs.
2006-11-06 13:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he must be in alot of pain.call your vet and explain what happened to your dog; and maybe he could wave the office fee and get you a precription for antibiotics...good-luck to you and yours
2006-11-06 07:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would take him too the vet!
2006-11-06 06:07:24 · answer #8 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey pal please take the dog to the vet please he probably hes in a lot of pain
2006-11-06 06:05:44 · answer #9 · answered by punisher6673@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋