Why is my dog biting nails, has strange nail, sleeping, not eating?

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My dog has been biting his nails and I've got a photo of what looks strange at the base of his nails. He's also sleeping a lot and not eating much. Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 16 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Hi, this looks like his nail has some injury to it but I can't be certain. It appears it may have been pulled or torn and is causing him some pain. Dogs who are in pain often don't act they way they do normally. I would take her to a vet to see if the nail needs to come off or if there is an infection you can treat with antibiotics. You can try soaking it with warm water and a betadine solution to see if that provides any relief. Good luck, i hope this helps!

Why is my dog biting nails, has strange nail, sleeping, not eating?

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