My dog's nail bleeds at top near skin after walks, no pain. Why?

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Hello, my dog (pug) top of his nail keeps bleeding. Where the nail meets the skin at the top. He doesn't seem in any pain with it and is well in himself. It usually bleeds when he has been walked. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It is possible there is a wound, tumor/growth, infection or even tear in the nail bed there. It would be best to bring Dougie to your vet to have it examined, especially if this has happened more than once, or has been ongoing a while.

My dog's nail bleeds at top near skin after walks, no pain. Why?

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