He looks like in great pain. I do have the nail clippers.
2007-02-21 04:54:15 · 12 answers · asked by nutritionist34 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is a VET answer I found:
Every dog is different -- you know your dog best, but remember that when injured, a dog will instinctively try to protect himself. This means that your dog may reflexively bite or snarl at you, not really "meaning" to. If there is any doubt, it is wise to use a muzzle.
First thing is to remove any of the broken part of nail that may still be attached. This broken end only causes the dog more pain and may increase or continue the bleeding every time the torn piece is disturbed. The quickest way to do this is with a dog toenail clipper. Sometimes the piece is barely hanging on and they can be pulled off (quickly) with your hand.
Secondly, the injured nail needs to be gently washed off. Warm water to remove any debris lodged between the nail and the toe or leg.
If there is active bleeding, apply gentle but firm pressure with a clean cloth to the area. A firm grasp around the entire foot works best if the dog will allow it.
Often this type of injury leaves a bloody "stump" of bone that would normally be safe inside the toenail housing. This is very tender and sensitive. It is advisable to have your vet take a look at this type of injury. If a large amount of toenail has been removed, most vets will bandage the area and prescribe a short course of antibiotics as prophylaxis against infection. I favor using an antibiotic ointment (with frequent bandage changes) on the stump for lubrication and reduced friction and pain.
2007-02-21 05:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by U812B4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you have seen, you are not alone in this. We have had dogs for 40 years and have never had much problem with nail cutting until a few years back. We have 3 dogs, 2 spaniels and a terrier. Our dogs are very well exercised (an advantage of being a recent retiree living in a rural area] though admittedly 70% of their exercise time is running free on the Common or along the riverside trail. The two Spaniels are no problem when clipping their nails but the Terrier, now 7 years old, is something else entirely. She absolutely hates her nails being clipped, always has. Though not a big dog she is very fit and strong [in fact our vet comments that she is in superb condition] and she will try every trick she knows to keep her paws out of reach of the clippers ~ though i have to say that she never bites or nips ~ we have tried all sorts of things including trying to tire her out. Have you ever tried to tire out a supremely fit Terrier ? We have finally given up and take her to the vets every 6 weeks, they take her out the back and she reappears after 5 minutes full of life and with clipped nails. I rather suspect that they might give her a whiff of Gas and Air to calm her but whatever, it works and is well worth the 12 quid charge.
2016-05-24 02:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may need a vet to remove the nail and make sure infection doesn't set in. If a dog is in pain it can and will bite.
Good luck
2007-02-21 04:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a doggy salon, some of them do the dogsd nails with dremel and if his nail is really broken it might be best to let a groomer fix it incase you cut too deep and get his quik if you do do it yourself then have cornstarch handy to press into the nail to get it to stop. but seriously take it to a groomer.(they will charge between 5-10 bucks and do all his nails to avoid this in the future.
2007-02-21 04:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet, or if it's a smaller dog, wrap him in a blanket withhis paws controlled, and a muzzle so he doesn't bite you. then gently clip the nail.special dog nail clippers(inexpensive at pet stores) are always the bst thing to use.
2007-02-21 05:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Gigi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the dog to the vet, there is a vein in the nail and it will bleed a lot and yes he is in a lot of pain. go to the vet now.
2007-02-21 05:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog and bleed to death, if it is bleeding alot you need to take him to the vet pronto!
Family dog died 10 yrs ago from ripping his nail off from jumping off the couch and was found dead on the floor a couple hrs later from blood loss.
2007-02-21 05:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait until he has calmed down then try and clip his nails
2007-02-21 05:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some help....have someone else hold the dog for you. Otherwise, I would take your dog to a groomer and have them do it.
2007-02-21 04:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by jjhull03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a muzzle and can you get someone to help you?
If not, head for the vet's office.
2007-02-21 05:01:44 · answer #10 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋