Nail problems dogs

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Avatar f tn It sounds like you have taken care of your dogs broken toe nail very well. If your dog is showing signs of discomfort, you may want to check with your vet to be sure there are no other problems or any infection.
Avatar m tn My 90-100 lb Golden Retriever is 6.5 years old and is suffering from an infected nail (toe pad). The nail is not long or curled however the single pad is puffy and inflamed. I know it is causing him pain by his rapid breathing while laying down for bed. I have soaked his pay in warm soapy water (out of hydrogen peroxide) and put an ample amount of triple antibiotic cream around the nail and covered with a band aid and sock (to prevent licking).
318181 tn?1336443496 my dogs nail doesn't seem tobe broken, but more de-gloved from nail bed. will nail fall away on own(such as human) or should I try to remove?
Avatar n tn I was wondering about nail cutting with regards to the quick. My dogs nails have grown quite long and the quicks as well so we have been told be our groomer. How can we get the quicks to recede? Also, how can we tell when we are getting close to the quick? I have heard that once you see white your have to stop but my dogs nails are black and as soon as they are cut even a little we can see white. Does anybody have any advice on this matter?
Avatar f tn I do have a dremmel like nail file for my dogs, but she won't tolerate it. I'll try the tip idea for a few weeks...see if I can keep them short enough that way. Thanks!
Avatar f tn Has anyone bought the pedi paws nail clippers shown on tv for your dogs? Is it safe? Can anyone use them? I would never clip my dogs claws myself for fear of hurting him or doing any kind of damage. But this product claims you can't harm the dog and a novice can use it. Any feedback would be helpful.
Avatar n tn The only reason why a vet should cut into the quick is if the nails are too long. If you let your dogs nails get long and go a good while without cutting them the quick grows which isn't good for the dog. Other than that I don't know why they would purposfully cut the quick. I had a dog that did that once except it was the first time we ever cut his nails when he was a puppy, surprisingly one of his toenails were hollow... no quick... yea that was weird.
Avatar n tn My dog"s nail is split in two spots on the same nail. It looks inflammed and painful. Should I have a vet remove the nail and what does that entail----it's not like declawing is it?
1093661 tn?1403774863 You shouldn't have any problems. It being on your skin for less than a min on your hands, I wouldn't worry..
Avatar f tn can cause bleeding, which can be stopped .... check dog nail trimming out on Youtube. Some dogs, maybe most, will fight back. A good natured dog will just try to pull the foot back. The nail trimming will likely also suggest how to best stop bleeding if the wick is cut. The video should help you learn what to look for before you cut. Best approach is cut just a little and see how it goes. You can always come back the next day and take more nail off.
422891 tn?1315179920 Does anyone know the name of the nail clippers for pets that they advertise on tv?
Avatar m tn 2 days ago i made a little scratch to my hand with my nail and some blood run out.today i went for a walk with my friend and he touched two dogs that they didnt have an owner but they were friendly both of them and were playing one with the another i dont know if the dogs licked my friends hand i asked him and says he doesnt remember then i greet him and he he touched my hand to the little scratch i did 2 days ago in which a scab was formed.
Avatar m tn My dogs nail got caught earlier this week and I trimmed it and put some styptic powder on it. It looks as if it has cracked a bit more. I want to clip it and apply more powder but just worry as it is so close to the base. Here is a picture of how it is currently.
Avatar f tn I have tears in my eyes as my dogs and cat are my ‘babies”, I can’t have children, I feel like they are mine, yet I can’t help her/them! I already know one needs $3000 level 3 dental! (My husband has a cracked molar and my teeth need checking……etc! no dental plan here!) No my baby chihuahua went in for ingrown nail and when Vet checked her mouth, WOW. Her left front molar is wrapped around by “hair, etc.” at root, loose it is huge!
Avatar m tn thanks for ur help guyz....i tried doing this after reading today morning....but she is very stubborn...is tr any other way...like making her sleep....n over the top i somehow may cut her nails for the first time but after tht i have to cut it every week...which is very hard...
Avatar n tn I have an 8 yr old daughter who has two fingernails, one on each hand, that are not smooth, they are slightly bumby and the nail that grows out at the end is not uniform, curvy. They do not have complete horizontal ridges across them. Sort of like moguls on a ski slope. They are not discolored and it only occurs in those two fingernails. She has had this for close to a year. She's rarely sick and if it was nail fungus I would think it would have spread to her other nails.
Avatar m tn This is normal, and if the nail is trimmed too short, cuts the wick the nail will bleed. This can be stopped or can stop on its own. Unless there is more to the nail issue, I'd not worry about it. Water is important, and if our dog is old recovery can take longer.
Avatar n tn Hi, My dog just developed a lump between his toe near the pad, and his nail next to it rubs it raw and it bleeds. We brought him to the vet and he has drops 2 times a day but it seems worse. We put a bandaid on it and hope it starts to heal. We also have a lot of snow and it bothers him when it gets cold. I think we are going to end up back at the vet.
Avatar n tn I took my dog to the vet she was diagnosed with vitiligo
Avatar n tn Yes, not unusual at all. It is just the different nail pigment. You probably see it more in mix breeds. I have two small breed dogs hete now with different color nails.
Avatar n tn I just got a puppy and his nail are very brittle, they look like they are painted w/a French manicure.Can you tell me what that means and should I be alarmed?
Avatar f tn Hello, I feel so guilty for this but i have a pug who regularly goes on walks so naturally her nails are kept at an good length from the pavement, i realized a couple of days ago her inside nail (the dogs thumb) is actually long and curls over, i took note of this and I was planning on booking her into a groomers within the next week or so.
506570 tn?1215836300 Hey AJ - I've mostly had short-haired, low-maintenance dogs so grooming isn't a huge concern - or expense! Is the rubber curry you mention the same that you would use on a horse? I actually have a couple of those left from my horse-ownership days that would be great on my current critter's coats. Don't know why I never thought of it. How about this idea? If you have time, would you consider writing a Health Page about grooming?
82861 tn?1333453911 I realize most of us found this community because we have medical or behavioral problems with our dogs. Don't forget to share the good times we have with our furry and funny companions. While our dogs get sick and have issues in their lives just as we humans do, we have them with us because they make our lives better. In a casual social gathering some years ago, a friend asked the group a question about reincarnation. "Who do you want to come back around as next time?
2126430 tn?1335286670 I realy am not sure what this "mole" could be, it's possible it's a hematoma (a swelling filled with blood) or it could be some form of tumor. Also, with regard to her split nail, infection could get in that, so take it seriously. Dogs' feet are not the most hygienic of surfaces, they have to walk where it's not too clean most of the time, so it is very possible infection could set in there.
Avatar f tn My 11 week old doberman a woke this morning and ate, he then got sick 4 times and then all a sudden he seems like he has a kidney infection peeing and trying to pee. No problems yesterday... Then he pooped a stone... Do you think the stone could make him have a peeing problem? anyone have this happen to them?