My dog's ripped nail is swollen and infected. What home remedies work?

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My dogs nails ripped completely off its been about three weeks and now its swollen i think its infected how can i treat this at home? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 8 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Lucy! If you think it is infected it is best to have your Vet examine it and provide oral antibiotics. At home you can soak the foot in Epsom salts and apply a triple antibiotic ointment around the nail base twice daily. Lucy should also wear and E-collar at all times to prevent licking the toe. If there is no improvement in 5 days she should see your Vet. If it gets worse in those 5 days then sooner. I hope this helps and I wish Lucy a speedy recovery!

My dog's ripped nail is swollen and infected. What home remedies work?

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