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My dog's quick injury from climbing: Is it healing well after 9 days?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Good afternoon, Its been nine days since Kyro hurt his Kwick from climbing a tree. He saw a Vet on day one, ointment, bandage for 2 days & antibiotic. How does it look? A sincere Thank you. Neil Mintzer Staten Island, NY USA

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2018

The first picture looks like the nail may be loose and broken, this will likely fall off and regrow if this is the case and although it would be uncomfortable as when we lose a nail ourselves, they usually heal uneventfully if infection can be avoided

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