{"id":4308,"date":"2022-06-03T14:14:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T14:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T09:19:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T09:19:21","slug":"can-a-dog-lose-a-nail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a dog lose a nail?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Can_a_dog_lose_a_nail\" title=\"Can a dog lose a nail?\">Can a dog lose a nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_loses_a_nail\" title=\"What do you do when your dog loses a nail?\">What do you do when your dog loses a nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Do_dogs_nails_grow_back_if_they_fell_off\" title=\"Do dogs nails grow back if they fell off?\">Do dogs nails grow back if they fell off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Will_a_dogs_nail_fall_off_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog\u2019s nail fall off on its own?\">Will a dog\u2019s nail fall off on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Why_did_my_dogs_nail_fall_off\" title=\"Why did my dog\u2019s nail fall off?\">Why did my dog\u2019s nail fall off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_broken_nail\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#What_happens_if_a_dogs_nail_gets_ripped_off\" title=\"What happens if a dog\u2019s nail gets ripped off?\">What happens if a dog\u2019s nail gets ripped off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#How_long_does_a_broken_dog_nail_take_to_heal\" title=\"How long does a broken dog nail take to heal?\">How long does a broken dog nail take to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_a_dog_nail\" title=\"How much does it cost to remove a dog nail?\">How much does it cost to remove a dog nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_toe_nail_to_grow_back\" title=\"How long does it take a dogs toe nail to grow back?\">How long does it take a dogs toe nail to grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_lick_his_broken_nail\" title=\"Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?\">Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#Can_you_put_hydrogen_peroxide_on_a_dog\" title=\"Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a dog?\">Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_nail_is_infected\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?\">How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#What_to_do_when_a_dogs_quick_is_exposed\" title=\"What to do when a dog\u2019s quick is exposed?\">What to do when a dog\u2019s quick is exposed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-lose-a-nail\/#What_stops_a_dogs_nail_from_bleeding\" title=\"What stops a dog\u2019s nail from bleeding?\">What stops a dog\u2019s nail from bleeding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_lose_a_nail\"><\/span>Can a dog lose a nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs can certainly lose a nail from time to time without any cause for concern, but when it becomes infected, is bleeding, or happens more frequently, it could indicate something more serious is going on.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NTiMTlzf3Xs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_loses_a_nail\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog loses a nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Safely restrain your dog. Have someone hold your pet while you tend to the nail.<\/li>\n<li>Control bleeding by wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the damaged part of the nail.<\/li>\n<li>Protect the nail bed from infection.<\/li>\n<li>Control the pain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-nails-grow-back-if-they-fell-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_nails_grow_back_if_they_fell_off\"><\/span>Do dogs nails grow back if they fell off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, nails will grow back after they break off, just as they do in humans.\u00a0 After three days or so, remove the bandage so the new nail can start growing in. Fractured nails are relatively simple problems, but they can be painful or become infected, so it\u2019s important to treat them appropriately.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-a-dog-s-nail-fall-off-on-its-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_nail_fall_off_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog\u2019s nail fall off on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog\u2019s nail may fall off naturally. However, leaving the nail to its own devices could cause your dog to suffer for several days.\u00a0 Most damaged toenails grow back normally over time. However, in rare instances damage to the nail bed prevents normal regrowth.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NTiMTlzf3Xs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-did-my-dog-s-nail-fall-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dogs_nail_fall_off\"><\/span>Why did my dog\u2019s nail fall off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy nails are typically very durable and resistant to damage.\u00a0 However, if an infection or inflammatory process has taken hold, the toenail may become brittle and prone to falling off. A nail-bed infection can be hard to diagnose.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rgGGkEFVYws\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for-a-broken\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_broken_nail\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. It often requires a visit to the vet, immediately, if serious. Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a life-threatening condition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-s-nail-gets-ripped\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dogs_nail_gets_ripped_off\"><\/span>What happens if a dog\u2019s nail gets ripped off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nail breaks are a common problem. If bleeding is excessive, or the nail is ripped below the surface or quick, we recommend that you contact our hospital right away. This is a painful injury and requires, in many cases, sedation and possible treatment. If there is bleeding, styptic powder should be applied to the area.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-broken-dog-nail-take-to-heal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_broken_dog_nail_take_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does a broken dog nail take to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recovery of Torn Toenail in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>After the initial treatment, the swelling and pain should go down within two days of the treatment. If the nails were removed, these will grow back within several weeks.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Qqfs2EcWNM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-dog-nail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_a_dog_nail\"><\/span>How much does it cost to remove a dog nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Gary on JustAnswer.com, for instance, said in most cases, if the toenail is cracked, then the broken part can be removed and the dog will simply be placed on pain medication; however, if the toe needs to be removed, then the costs could run anywhere from $200 to $400 depending on where it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3P3S0V2EUpo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-a-dogs-toe-nail-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_toe_nail_to_grow_back\"><\/span>How long does it take a dogs toe nail to grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do dog toenails grow back? Fortunately, dog toenails usually regrow within 8 weeks but in severe instances, the toenail might need to be removed by a vet which costs up to $300. To make sure your dog quickly recovers, you should regularly change bandages and give meds as prescribed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-lick-his-broken-nail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_lick_his_broken_nail\"><\/span>Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important thing to do straight away is to stop your dog from licking its foot or nail. Dogs and cats have bacteria in their mouth, which can cause an infection if they lick a broken nail.\u00a0 Avoid woodland walks or muddy areas until the damaged nail has dried up.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-put-hydrogen-peroxide-on-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_hydrogen_peroxide_on_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DO NOT use soaps, shampoos, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, herbal preparations, tea tree oil, or any other product to clean an open wound, unless specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. Some of these products are toxic if taken internally, while others can actually delay healing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gyi6Qm9JXAo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K5mHWCGl1-8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-nail-is-infected\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_nail_is_infected\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A swollen nail bed on one or more of your dog\u2019s nails\/swollen around the toe nail, or across the paw in general.<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the paw\/foot or limping.<\/li>\n<li>Visual signs of injury.<\/li>\n<li>Your dog starts chewing or licking excessively at some irritation or damage in the nail or paw area or your dog is biting his nails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Can I put Neosporin on my dog?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The good news is that Neosporin is regarded as safe to use on dogs. This means that if your pooch trips and scrapes his elbow, that handy tube of triple antibiotic ointment you have in your bathroom cabinet will do the trick.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-when-a-dog-s-quick-is-exposed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_a_dogs_quick_is_exposed\"><\/span>What to do when a dog\u2019s quick is exposed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what to do? Remove any dangling piece of nail carefully without affecting the exposed quick. Dab the wound gently with warm water before applying styptic powder (or cornstarch) to the affected area to stop any bleeding. Close the wound to prevent any infection and monitor it for a few days as it heals.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w_pu4Y-8FEE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-stops-a-dog-s-nail-from-bleeding\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stops_a_dogs_nail_from_bleeding\"><\/span>What stops a dog\u2019s nail from bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bar soap: Grab a plain bar of soap and soften it so it\u2019s slightly mushy. Press your dog\u2019s nail into the soap and hold in place for 3\u20135 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Cornstarch: Plain cornstarch or cornstarch mixed with baking soda also work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts On Dog Lose A Nail :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-nail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What happens if a dog loses a nail?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What do you do when your dog loses a nail?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a dog lose a nail?What do you do when your dog loses a nail?Do dogs nails grow back if they fell off?Will a dog\u2019s nail fall off on its own?Why did my dog\u2019s nail fall off?Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?What happens if a dog\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4308"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4308"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118736,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4308\/revisions\/118736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}