My dog jumped and split a claw. He's not limping, what should I do?

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My husky thought it be a good idea to jump from a 1dt floor walkway all I can see is that he has split his claw I checked his legs he's not limping or whining seems to be chuffed with him self. Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | unneutered

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Ozzy is a lucky boy! That height could be very dangerous for a dog with an immature skeleton. Continue to monitor his appetite and watch for lethargy, limping, or swelling. If he licks the cracked claw, prevent him from licking and get him checked out by a vet, because infection could set in.

My dog jumped and split a claw. He's not limping, what should I do?

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