My dog has this hang nail it doesn’t seem to hurt unless I touch it should I let it fall or cut it It also has blood in it and bleeds when I touch it. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 55 lbs

Poor Amber! That nail needs to be cut, but I'd have a vet do it since it's painful for her. Take her into the vet first thing in the morning to have it done. Tonight, bandage her paw (not too tight!) to keep her from licking at it. Best of luck.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I can see that Diesel's nail appears to be broken. I am unable to see what is going on at the root of the nail, but it is likely due to trauma. The condition is likely painful due to damage to the quick, or the part of the nail that has blood vessels and nerves, and may require removal of the nail under sedation to promote healing. I recommend having Diesel seen by a vet as soon as possible who can prescribe anti-inflammatory and pain medication and bandage the paw if necessary. In the meantime, you can get Diesel an E-collar or "cone" to prevent him from licking the area and causing further trauma.

I do not recommend you give her any over the counter medications without talking to your vet first. Tearing a nail is painful but since it is not a weight bearing toe I don't think it is overly painful. If it is still bleeding you can use some corn starch on the nail to help stop the bleeding. You can also apply a small bandage to it to keep her from licking it. Just be sure not to wrap it too tight. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Dolly.