Advice On Foot Injury (Pics)

[flipbull 1,139]

Pup was running a rabbit tonight that run off the field on to a dirt track. He had to put the breaks on turning at the same time and pics below show the outcome. Any advice welcome.

 

Edited September 3, 2015 by flipbull

[stealthy1 3,964]

Whip him down to the vets, looks like a toe or toe nail is broken, not the end of the world, just needs time off to heal.

[Crackers 807]

Think he will lose the nail looking at it

[flipbull 1,139]

I will have another look when its light and see if the nail is snappep/cracked. It never bled for long after he done it.

[skycat 6,172]

Cut the nail off as close to the toe as you can. Keep dog out of mud etc for a couple of weeks. Let him lick it to keep it clean. Watch out for signs of infection: toe swelling. If this happens you'll need antibiotics, but I've never had this happen after taking the nail right off. It will probably grow back fine, but if it doesn't grow back then no problem either.

[flipbull 1,139]

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Cut the nail off as close to the toe as you can. Keep dog out of mud etc for a couple of weeks. Let him lick it to keep it clean. Watch out for signs of infection: toe swelling. If this happens you'll need antibiotics, but I've never had this happen after taking the nail right off. It will probably grow back fine, but if it doesn't grow back then no problem either.

 

What would you use to cut it skycat? I have antibiotics just in case he had anything like this happen.

So if I cut it off won't it bleed a lot? Will dog nail clippers do it?

[bird 9,594]

Think he will lose the nail looking at it

 

 

yeh he will, my dog did the same, was out for about a month, the vet pob take the nail right off , and it will be bloody saw for the dog, just like it would be for you if you had your nail off. you got give them plenty of rest with it, because if you push it the dog will favour in the injured toe when running, and not run proper with (even gait) and put his other foot under more strain , plenty of rest once the nails off

[flipbull 1,139]

No worries bird. He will be rested till I know he is good to go. I noticed last night, well the early hours when he done it, his foot and surrounding areas was hot. I got some 500mg Amoxicillin here. You reckon I should just start the course as a precaution anyway?

[flipbull 1,139]

No worries bird. He will be rested till I know he is good to go. I noticed last night, well the early hours when he done it, his foot and surrounding areas was hot. I got some 500mg Amoxicillin here. You reckon I should just start the course as a precaution anyway?

[skycat 6,172]

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What would you use to cut it skycat? I have antibiotics just in case he had anything like this happen.

So if I cut it off won't it bleed a lot? Will dog nail clippers do it?

I use dog claw clippers, and yes it may bleed a lot, but not always if the blood vessels have already been damaged when the claw twisted. Heat and inflammation set in to protect the joint. It doesn't necessarily mean that it is infected. Antibiotics should only be used if it is definitely infected. The trick is knowing when there is infection and when it is just localised inflammation: if in doubt go to the vet.

[flipbull 1,139]

 

 

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What would you use to cut it skycat? I have antibiotics just in case he had anything like this happen.

So if I cut it off won't it bleed a lot? Will dog nail clippers do it?

I use dog claw clippers, and yes it may bleed a lot, but not always if the blood vessels have already been damaged when the claw twisted. Heat and inflammation set in to protect the joint. It doesn't necessarily mean that it is infected. Antibiotics should only be used if it is definitely infected. The trick is knowing when there is infection and when it is just localised inflammation: if in doubt go to the vet.

Got to phone vet back in the norning at 8.30 am for an appointment which is a bit of a joke.

I had him home within 35 mins of injury. The toe stopped bleeding after I cleaned with salt water.

He is not just hot around the injury, he is hot all over skycat.

Vet has said to just make sure to keep it clean till tomorow.

Not sure if the vessel is damaged but at a guess I think it may be.

[flipbull 1,139]

 

 

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What would you use to cut it skycat? I have antibiotics just in case he had anything like this happen.

So if I cut it off won't it bleed a lot? Will dog nail clippers do it?

I use dog claw clippers, and yes it may bleed a lot, but not always if the blood vessels have already been damaged when the claw twisted. Heat and inflammation set in to protect the joint. It doesn't necessarily mean that it is infected. Antibiotics should only be used if it is definitely infected. The trick is knowing when there is infection and when it is just localised inflammation: if in doubt go to the vet.

Got to phone vet back in the norning at 8.30 am for an appointment which is a bit of a joke.

I had him home within 35 mins of injury. The toe stopped bleeding after I cleaned with salt water.

He is not just hot around the injury, he is hot all over skycat.

Vet has said to just make sure to keep it clean till tomorow.

Not sure if the vessel is damaged but at a guess I think it may be.

Wouldn't the vet prescribe antibiotics if they where to take the nail off anyway?

[Crackers 807]

 

 

 

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What would you use to cut it skycat? I have antibiotics just in case he had anything like this happen.

So if I cut it off won't it bleed a lot? Will dog nail clippers do it?

I use dog claw clippers, and yes it may bleed a lot, but not always if the blood vessels have already been damaged when the claw twisted. Heat and inflammation set in to protect the joint. It doesn't necessarily mean that it is infected. Antibiotics should only be used if it is definitely infected. The trick is knowing when there is infection and when it is just localised inflammation: if in doubt go to the vet.

Got to phone vet back in the norning at 8.30 am for an appointment which is a bit of a joke.

I had him home within 35 mins of injury. The toe stopped bleeding after I cleaned with salt water.

He is not just hot around the injury, he is hot all over skycat.

Vet has said to just make sure to keep it clean till tomorow.

Not sure if the vessel is damaged but at a guess I think it may be.

there is a bone in the nail I'd be wary about cutting it back to the pad get infection in the bone it's not going to be nice...??

[flipbull 1,139]

[quote name="maxhardcore" Muzzel him and cut the nail right back as Skycat said

It takes all the pressure off

Don't pussy foot tip tapping about

Be brave on swift precise cut with k9 nail clippers

If you got some give the dog loxicom or metacalm and 7 days of Antibiotics just to air on the safe side of infection .

 

Thanks max I am game enough to do it myself but what crackers says below puts me off with there being bone there or will the bone be missed if I was to just cut it at the very top of the nail. I often read your posts and I am aware of your knowlege regarding dogs as skycat. So your reply is much appreciated. I would like to take the pressure off asap but cannot get an appointment till tomorow. I don't want to make it worse instead of better. Can I buy Loxicom or Metacalm over the counter ?

Edited September 3, 2015 by flipbull

[Ross M 149]

Cut back. Keep clean

 

 

 

What about the same toe opposite foot looks swelled or is that old callusing?