doggie with nail injury

sarahkim · 11-24-2006, 08:34 PM

my doggie has what appears to be a torn pinky toenail. I don't see anything but a raw white nub at where the nail should be. It heals and scabs fow a few days but then when she runs and plays, it reopens and bleeds. This has been over 2 weeks now, and she has finished a week of antibiotics. I've been trying to clean with water & peroxide and now have it wrapped with neosporin. what should i do? Is this ok?

Dogged · 11-24-2006, 09:56 PM

Has she been to a vet?

I would probably keep it wrapped for awhile just to keep it safe and clean. This really should be looked at by a vet though if you haven't already. Sometimes they only tear off part of the nail and the rest needs to be taken off by the vet. They will usually bandage it at least for a few days, and then recheck it and maybe bandage it for another few days.

sarahkim · 11-24-2006, 10:01 PM

yup,went to the vet right after we adopted her. he didn't seem too concerned, just looked a lil infected at the time and prescribed a week of keflex. no signs of infxn now, just reopens/bleeds with vigorous play. am i doing the right thing to wrap it and keep it clean? figured i would not rough house her too much in the next few days-week. thanks for replying!!!

Dogged · 11-24-2006, 10:08 PM

Yes, I would keep it wrapped for awhile just to protect it. The wrap should not stay on any longer than 3 days, and must be changed immediately if it gets wet. When you remove the bandage in a few days, look closely at it for possible infection, and let it air out some before applying another bandage.

I'm not sure why it hasn't healed up yet, so a recheck exam with the vet might still be an idea. She may need to be on antibiotics longer too.

Good luck.

sarahkim · 11-24-2006, 10:24 PM

will do! I was planning to keep it wrapped during day and air out at night...

Annabellelee3 · 11-24-2006, 11:40 PM

I have had a similar problem with my dog except it was that her nail was digging into her foot and was bleeding so we just had to clip her nail and she was fine how about this i have an idea you could clip her by just getting a pair of scissors or pliers
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Dogged · 11-25-2006, 12:36 AM

Uuuummm, I wouldn't recommend that!?!

sarahkim · 11-25-2006, 09:41 AM

ouch! sounds so painful! thanks, I think we'll try to work w/ what she's got.

NewfCrazy · 11-25-2006, 01:22 PM

My collie x split one of his nails once, the vet had to cut it the rest of the way off but because she had to cut it so short, it took awhile to heal up. He had problems with it bleeding now and again for about 2 weeks or so (near as I can remember) but then it was good. Hope your pup heals up quick!