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Nail missing on paw

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slinkyboo · 15/12/2011 14:27

Our 9 month old pup has lost a nail from a rear paw. It looks red but it's not oozing etc. It is tender to touch (understandably!). Does he need the vet or will it sort itself out naturally? Should I do anything to it?
Thank you!

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Lizcat · 15/12/2011 15:41

It sounds like the nail has been pulled off leaving the nail bed exposed. The nail will grow back, but currently there is a very high risk of infection. I would get a vet to look at it as it is any times easier to prevent a nail bed infection than it is to treat one. A fair number of nail bed infections lead to toe amputations hence why this is one I really would have a vet look at.

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slinkyboo · 15/12/2011 16:52

Thank you lizcat. Vet it is then.

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slinkyboo · 15/12/2011 19:58

Been to vet, got antibiotics and anti-inflammatries. Smile

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