My dog broke his dewclaw, no pain. Will it heal or needs home care?

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Hello I took my dog out for a walk today and he broke he dew cawl on his right foot he is not showing any signs of pain he is walking around without any problem. What is there that I can do to fix this that I can do at home or will the nail heal up in it own. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old | 101 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Jax! Wash the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. Best of luck.

My dog broke his dewclaw, no pain. Will it heal or needs home care?

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