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Cracked Toe Nail.

Species: Dog
Breed: Yorkiepoo
Age: 2-5 years
My dog cracked his nail horizontally at the base of the nail. Is there something I can do at home to treat this & not take him to the vet??




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Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

This is a tough question to answer without seeing Charlie's nail.

Sometimes it is possible to hold on to the torn part of the nail and pull it off. However, this can often be painful, so if you are not comfortable attempting this then it is best to have your vet take a look.

Often we will bandage the foot to keep the dog from hurting himself by banging the nail on things.

If you are noticing a discharge from the nail or if the nail bed is looking increasingly more red then it is possible that there is a nail bed infection.

If things are not improving your vet will be able to help him feel better quite quickly.

Dr. Marie.

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