My dog's nail is swollen, red, and bleeding. Can I treat it at home?

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My dog has a place that Ian swollen and red by the top of one of his nails... and now it has spread to the other side of the nail and has been bleeding. I’m not sure what we can do and we don’t have the money for a vet visit. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 95 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Soak it in soap and warm water to keep it clean. Once it is dry you can place medicated powder in between the toes to help minimize moisture to dry it out. You can place neosporin around the nail bed also. If this does not help then you will need to see a vet

My dog's nail is swollen, red, and bleeding. Can I treat it at home?

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