Melinda
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Pretty sure my baby has a interdigital cyst on her front paw. I am doing epson salt soaks Ans balm on it now and I have some augmentin left I’m going to start I’d there anything else I can do at home I work 12 hours today Ans tommottoe so can’t get her to the vet for at least 2 days. I feel so bad for my baby Ik it hurts
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My Frenchie was on my deck yesterday with my kids and he somehow lost his toenail. I got the bleeding stopped and goigm to get a wrap for it now, should he be okay without the vet or is a vet visit advised ?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
In almost all cases a broken nail is not a big deal …. But I have had one or two that do not follow that rule. So. It’s best to see your vet.
I worry about infection and an immune mediated disease that causes the nails to not grow normally.Good luck.
hello,
i think that often these cases are due to an allergy, irritant, or possibly a wound (thorn, bite etc). In almost all cases in my clinic i look for any other signs of allergies, make sure my patient is on a good flea and tick preventative and also look for any chance of a wound/injury/foreign body. Then we usually do a topical cleaner, antibiotic, and place an ecollar as we address any underlying itch with an oral medication. If it doesnt resolve within an acceptable period of time we might talk about a biopsy. impression smear, or other diagnostic tools to identify the underlying cause.