My dog's dew claw is irritated from licking. How to treat at home?

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My dogs dew nail was hanging off. & when I went back to check up on her it was gone. It looks like only a nerve is left there but I’m not too sure what it is. She keeps licking it and it’s starting to look irritated I don’t have the money to take her to the vet right now. I don’t know what steps to take in order to help her. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Gently clean it with warm water and antiseptic soap. Put an Ecollar on Dj to keep her from licking at it. You can buy one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep an eye on it, and if it gets swollen, warm to the touch, red, or you see pus, then it's infected and he has to see a vet. Best of luck. http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

My dog's dew claw is irritated from licking. How to treat at home?

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