My dog's long nail is broken and bleeding. Will the vet sedate her?

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My Labrador damaged her nail while trying to get something under the cabinets. Her nails are really long, and that's our fault as she doesn't let us trim her nails. The damaged nail was bleeding during the first day, it's now day three and she keeps licking this paw. It appears the nail is somewhat bent, and there seems to be a cut in the nail as seen in the photo. What should I do? What would the vet do? Would she require anaesthetic? Thanks very much. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 5 months old | 70 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ellie! Ellie's nail is torn and it needs to be cut back to the level of the break. MOST dogs will tolerate this at the Vet with out sedation but it is dog dependent. Cutting it is very quick and only hurts for the brief second. But if Ellie will not tolerate the Vet touching her feet then it would require a quick sedation. That may be the best option as then the vet can clip all her remaining nails as well. I would call when your Vet opens and ask for an appointment for a broken nail and that you would like sedation so they can trim the rest of her nails. Once the nail is cut back she will stop licking it and the pain will be gone. Sometimes we prescribe anti-inflammatories and antibiotics if indicated. I wish Ellie the best!

My dog's long nail is broken and bleeding. Will the vet sedate her?

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