My dog ripped his dew claw nail. What will the vet do and cost?

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Hello, i'm taking Otto into vet tomorrow as he ripped off his "dew claw" nail totally with quick and nerve ending exposed. Bothering him, not healing over even with dressed bandage as meaty nerve ending exposed. My question is what should I expect for vet costs roughly and what would they do for him? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 79 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It can take awhile for a torn toenail to grow back, but I think it's a good idea to have Otto examined if he seems painful. It is nearly impossible to say how much the visit would cost - veterinary services can vary widely depending on your area and even hospitals close to each other can have different costs for services. Your veterinarian will perform a physical examination and could either recommend pain medication and continued bandaging if the nail looks okay, or might recommend sedation to clean the nail area, antibiotics, pain medication or even x-rays if there are concerns about the appearance of the nail base. I often recommend a cone or e-collar as well to prevent licking. You could always call your vet in the morning and ask about the cost of a physical exam, and then request an estimate for recommended tests and treatments once your vet has a chance to see the nail.

My dog ripped his dew claw nail. What will the vet do and cost?

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