My dog ripped his dew claw nail. What will the vet do and cost?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 79 lbs
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?
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Published on May 22nd, 2017
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.
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Published on January 19th, 2020
Unfortunately, the nail looks like it will need to be cut back. It's broken down to the quick and will likely continue to cause pain and discomfort until it's removed. Barrett is going to need to see the vet. They can also prescribe pain medication to make him more comfortable.
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