My dog's dewclaw is sore, loose, and broken under the skin. What now?

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Dog's doo claw is very sore. It is loose/wiggling and appears to be broken under the skin. What should I do? Pull it off? Put Neosporin on it and wrap it so it doesn't wiggle? What? Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old | 9 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that you have Luther examined by a vet. Torn nails are common in dogs, and sometimes they can have a broken bone underneath or become infected. If it is loose enough, I usually pull off the nail and apply a loose sterile bandage. I always prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. If you try to pull of the nail, be aware that they like to bleed a lot!

My dog's dewclaw is sore, loose, and broken under the skin. What now?

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