What can I give my dog to calm him for a painful ingrown toenail?

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HELLO i have a 97 lbs pit mixed that has a ingrown back toenail into what i call his thumb i am not able to pay for in office visits at this time .i really need to know if there is anything i could give him to calm him down enough to cut the toenail without hurting him by giving it to him .he is 6 years old and really good boy ,but he is not going to like this at all ,and tends to get testy at any thing painfull such as this i really need your help please thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 97 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there are no OTC sedatives you can give Bobby to cut this nail. Sedatives are prescribed only by a vet; in addition, things people may suggest as a sedative (i.e. Benadryl) actually will not sedate him enough to where you can cut the nail without pain. In fact, Benadryl can have the opposite effect and make him more active. Finally, it's not a drug used specifically to sedate animals or humans, so it will not be effective. I can give you some resources, however, that may help you afford a vet. You God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.  You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.  Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. I hope one of these resources helps you afford a vet for Bobby!

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