My dog stepped on a nail and is limping. What's the first aid?

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He stepped on a nail and is now limping very badly should I pull the nail out its been in there for about an hour my grandfather told me to pull it out and pour whisky on it my uncle told me to put Epsom salts on it there so many oppinions what should I do. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

If the nail is less than 1 inch i would pull it and soak the area with 3% hydroxide or an iodine skin disinfectant, salt water would be sufficient until you can source these if necessary. Contact your vet for tetanus shot if not up to date with vaccines or if nail longer than inch as antibiotics and xray may be required

My dog stepped on a nail and is limping. What's the first aid?

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