My dog has a torn nail, what can I do for it until I see the vet?

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Posted a question about his nail and was asked to post pictures. It hasn’t blead and I can’t afford to take him until Friday and trying to see what I can do to treat it at home. Pet's info: Dog | Redbone Coonhound | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 5 days old | 80 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It definitely appears to be torn at the fleshy part of the nail. These can sometimes be easily removed. You can try this at home if you are comfortable, but should be prepared for a lot of bleeding. Before you attempt that, I recommend you read the article at the link below. "https://undefinedvcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/first-aid-for-broken-nails-in-dogs" It's good to keep it clean and keep it covered for now. You can keep it clean by flushing the foot with cool water for 10 minutes a day. You can also do a footbath with epsom salts for 15 minutes once a day.  I hope that helps and Blue gets better soon.

My dog has a torn nail, what can I do for it until I see the vet?

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