My dog bit his nail and it's bleeding. How can I help it heal?

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My dog was biting his nail and he seems to have gotten it to bleed. Will it heal if I leave the nail there. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 10 years and 3 months old | 21 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Take a look at his toe, there has to be a reason why he was chewing on it. He may have gotten an insect bite or something that kicked off the chewing. You can clean the area with some mild soap and a warm washcloth, making sure to get all the soap off afterward, then a light dab of petroleum jelly to keep it moist so it doesn't crack as it dries, staring more itching. If he continues to lick it, you can pull and baby sock over the paw to cover it and use bandage tape around the top, applied loosely to not restrict circulation to the foot to keep it in place. If it does not improve, if he continues to damage the nail or toe by chewing or it gets worse, get him in to see your vet as soon as possible. There could be some underlying problem you are not aware of causing him to lick the toe and nail.

My dog bit his nail and it's bleeding. How can I help it heal?

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