RallyValley Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 A few weeks ago Lincoln came into the house with a bloody foot and as I was cleaning it I noticed a cut below his nail. I thought it was healed but I have noticed that the nail seems larger and is hanging at a different angle then the others and he is slightly favouring the other foreleg as well. He is a bit senstive to me handling that foot and it looks as if it has been bleeding again. I am going to the vet for my older girl on Wednesday so I was thinking of booking him in too but I wanted to know if anyone else has had a dog that cut the nail bed and what the outcome was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i would be worried about him starting a nail bed infection which can be difficult to treat if left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen21 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'd be taking him to the Vet before it gets infected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Would waiting till Wednesday to take him to the vet be cruel the vet probabl would only put him on antibiotics which he dosen't need right now? I am cleaning it with salt water an spraying an antiseptic on it (specially designed for animals one) and it is not hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) I am sure waiting another day is not going to make to much of a difference. At worst an infection may start to set in which can be treated with Anti's, but as you are going on the Wednesday with the other dog I see your point of wanting to wait. We have had many nail injuries situtions here and all have been treated at home with no complications. Just keep an eye on it and keep doing what you are doing at this stage until you get to the Vet. Edited May 11, 2010 by Stolzseinrotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I use diluted tea tree oil in situations like this. I find it's a brilliant antiseptic. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Have him booked in for tomorow. He tripped when playing this afternoon and it started to bleed all over again. I am thinking maybe he has damaged whatever holds the nail tight so he keeps knocking it and reopening the wound(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Vet X-rayed to check if infection had spread to the bone (it hadn't) so bandaged the foot and gave AB's via injection and tablets for me to give at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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