What do you do for a broken dog toenail?
What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?
- Safely restrain your dog. Have someone hold your pet while you tend to the nail.
- Control bleeding by wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe.
- Remove the damaged part of the nail.
- Protect the nail bed from infection.
- Control the pain.
Can you put peroxide on a dog’s broken toenail?
Disinfect the Area The bleeding should have done a good job in cleaning the wound, but you want to take a few extra precautionary measures just in case. Warm water will help remove debris from the wound, according to veterinarian Janet Tobiassen Crosby. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide, as this tends to make things worse.
Can I put Neosporin on my dog’s broken nail?
Neosporin is fine to use on your dog for very minor cuts and scrapes — it can help prevent bacterial infections and can keep your dog from scratching, licking, or biting at the wound site while it heals. Make sure he or she doesn’t lick off the ointment after you’ve applied it, and your pup should be fine.
What antiseptic can I use on my dog?
Apply a non-stinging antiseptic solution to the area. Chlorhexidine is cheap, extremely effective, and readily available. A 2% solution limits tissue irritation, but 4% solutions are also commonly used. Povidone-iodine solution is another good option.
What should I do if my Dog’s Nail is broken?
Some people report using pet nail clippers to cut off dangling piece of nail just above the point where it is broken or torn. This might make a clean cut in the nail that will increase the chances of the nail growing back properly.
How long does it take for a broken toe nail to heal?
If your dog is wearing an E collar, after 2–3 days, the wound should be healed to a degree that your dog will not lick it and the E collar can be removed. Remember to follow your vet’s instructions — exactly. In this video, Dr. Candy Olson, DVM, explains more about a dog’s broken nail: Dog Care – Broken and Bleeding Toe Nail
Why are the nails on my dog’s foot breaking?
The dew claws — the nails found higher up on the front of the foot — are most susceptible to tearing and breaking. This is because they are more loosely attached than regular nails, putting them more at risk. One common cause of a cracked or broken nail is nail clipping.
What happens to a dog with a broken toe?
A tiny tear in a tiny nail on a single toe can be excruciatingly painful. The pain of a broken nail can be so intense that it can bring the biggest, bravest dog to its knees. Any breed, tough or fragile, will hold up a foot, limp around, and whine in discomfort.