My dog's paw hurts. Could it be a broken toe or just an injured nail?

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I believe my dog has a broken toe, or possible just an injured nail I'm not sure which. He will let me touch it to look at it. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 12 days old | 2 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It looks like a broken nail at it's base, you will need to take Dean to the vet so they can remove the broken nail, as long as it's there it is going to be painful. sedation will likely be needed in order to have this procedure done.

My dog's paw hurts. Could it be a broken toe or just an injured nail?

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