digga 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Just got back from a day out with the terriers mine has come back with th usual cuts n grazes but also his hind paw middle nail looks like it has come right off. it now looks like the shape of the nail is there but it is red and jellyish. ive washed it and the bleeding has stopped but what now any ideas??? Edited August 31, 2008 by digga Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,377 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 keep it clean and bathe it in salt water........ we use blu stone on wounds like that helps with the heeling and keeping out infections Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogs-n-natives 1,181 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Sounds like the nail covering has come off and left the 'quick' exposed. Dont worry, it will heal well if it is kept clean. Wash regularly with detol or hibiscrub, these products are better than salt water for this injury as they dont dry the nail bed out as much, but if you have nowt else, salt water will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pignut 4 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 do they live in or out? If they live out, I would spray it with purple spray. If in, I would just keep it clean by bathing it in warm water. Good luck. These things happen and if you keep it clean and dry, they usually heal quickly with no problem. Pignut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sarno 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 cut n heel made by multicare excellant stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
labsnlurchers 39 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 consulted the mrs again, she used to work at a vet.......hibiscrub once every couple of days, cornea cresin (available from most equine stores and isnt expensive) apply after bathin, sock (one of yours) on the foot strap it on with tape to stop any licking. hope that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
digga 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 spot lads thanks for the advice much appreachiated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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