{"id":6204,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:01","slug":"how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat a split nail on a dog?"},"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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#How_do_you_treat_a_split_nail_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a split nail on a dog?\">How do you treat a split nail on a dog?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#Is_a_cracked_dog_nail_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a cracked dog nail an emergency?\">Is a cracked dog nail an emergency?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_nails_to_split\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs nails to split?\">Is it normal for dogs nails to split?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#Will_a_dogs_cracked_toenail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s cracked toenail heal on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s cracked toenail heal 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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#Will_a_dogs_split_nail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s split nail heal on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s split nail heal on its own?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#How_do_you_fix_a_dogs_split_nail\" title=\"How do you fix a dog&#8217;s split nail?\">How do you fix a dog&#8217;s split nail?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_split_nail\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for a split nail?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for a split nail?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_split_dog_nail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a split dog nail to heal?\">How long does it take for a split dog nail to heal?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_cracks_a_nail\" title=\"What should I do if my dog cracks a nail?\">What should I do if my dog cracks a nail?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-split-nail-on-a-dog\/#What_does_a_vet_do_for_a_split_nail\" title=\"What does a vet do for a split nail?\">What does a vet do for a split nail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_split_nail_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a split nail on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/b><\/p>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cracked_dog_nail_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a cracked dog nail an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_nails_to_split\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs nails to split?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To a small extent, cracked, split, and broken nails are common among dogs simply as part of their active lives. But at the same time, problems like split nails can be an indication of deeper problems within his nails or nail beds that require careful attention if you want the problem to stop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_cracked_toenail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s cracked toenail heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news about broken nails is that <b>they almost always heal well, infections are rare, and a complete recovery is expected. The nail will grow back in time. Keep your dog off hard surfaces and on a leash if necessary to keep them quiet while it&#8217;s healing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><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 <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_split_nail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s split nail heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will a dog&#8217;s split nail heal on its own? <b>Yes, most split nails will heal on their own, but it is best to keep them protected from further injury and infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_dogs_split_nail\"><\/span>How do you fix a dog&#8217;s split nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/b><\/p>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_split_nail\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for a split nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_split_dog_nail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a split dog nail to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that dogs nails grow back a lot faster than human nails. It usually only takes <b>two to three weeks for a nail to grow back down and cover the quick, according to many online sources.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_cracks_a_nail\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog cracks a nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/b><\/p>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_vet_do_for_a_split_nail\"><\/span>What does a vet do for a split nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of broken nail should be treated by a veterinarian. Treatment for these stubborn injured nails is typically <b>some form of sedation with pain medication followed by cutting off the damaged nail just above the level of the crack<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat a split nail on a dog?Is a cracked dog nail an emergency?Is it normal for dogs nails to split?Will a dog&#8217;s cracked toenail heal on its own?Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?Will a dog&#8217;s split nail heal on its own?How do you fix a dog&#8217;s&#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":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6204"}],"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=6204"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6204\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}