{"id":7172,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","slug":"what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do when your dog loses 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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#What_happens_if_a_dogs_nail_gets_ripped_off\" title=\"What happens if a dog&#8217;s nail gets ripped off?\">What happens if a dog&#8217;s 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Do_dogs_nails_grow_back_if_they_fall_off\" title=\"Do dog&#8217;s nails grow back if they fall off?\">Do dog&#8217;s nails grow back if they fall 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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Is_a_broken_dog_nail_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a broken dog nail an emergency?\">Is a broken 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_grow_back\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to grow back?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Will_a_dogs_nail_grow_back\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back?\">Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#What_do_you_do_if_a_dog_rips_its_nail_off\" title=\"What do you do if a dog rips its nail off?\">What do you do if a dog rips its nail 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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Will_a_dogs_nail_grow_back_if_ripped_off\" title=\"Will a dogs nail grow back if ripped off?\">Will a dogs nail grow back if ripped off?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Is_it_okay_if_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\" title=\"Is it okay if a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?\">Is it okay if a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_a_nail\" title=\"What happens if a dog loses a nail?\">What happens if a 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Do_dog_nails_grow_back_after_being_ripped_off\" title=\"Do dog nails grow back after being ripped off?\">Do dog nails grow back after being ripped off?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_toe_nail_to_grow_back\" title=\"How long does it take for a dogs toe nail to grow back?\">How long does it take for 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#Can_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?\">Can a dog&#8217;s broken 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#What_to_do_if_a_dog_breaks_a_nail\" title=\"What to do if a dog breaks a nail?\">What to do if a dog breaks a nail?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_fix_a_dogs_broken_nail\" title=\"How much does it cost to fix a dog&#8217;s broken nail?\">How much does it cost to fix a dog&#8217;s broken nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#What_does_a_vet_do_for_a_broken_dog_nail\" title=\"What does a vet do for a broken dog nail?\">What does a vet do for a broken dog nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_loses_a_nail\" title=\"What happens when a dog loses a nail?\">What happens when a 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to heal?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-loses-a-nail\/#How_do_you_treat_a_lost_toenail_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a lost toenail on a dog?\">How do you treat a lost toenail on a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><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><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_happens_if_a_dogs_nail_gets_ripped_off\"><\/span>What happens if a dog&#8217;s nail gets ripped off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In answer, tissue mending should start within two days, provided your dog leaves the wound alone. Typically, <b>regrowth occurs in a nail that was broken, cracked, or split. A claw torn from its root should grow back within a few months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_nails_grow_back_if_they_fall_off\"><\/span>Do dog&#8217;s nails grow back if they fall off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. Fortunately, <b>nails will grow back after they break off, just as they do in humans. But a fractured nail can be painful, so if your Jack Russell is limping around, he would probably benefit from some pain medication.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_broken_dog_nail_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a broken 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=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_grow_back\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_nail_grow_back\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do dog toenails grow back? Fortunately, <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_a_dog_rips_its_nail_off\"><\/span>What do you do if a dog rips its nail off?<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=\"Will_a_dogs_nail_grow_back_if_ripped_off\"><\/span>Will a dogs nail grow back if ripped off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, <b>nails will grow back after they break off, just as they do in humans. But a fractured nail can be painful, so if your Jack Russell is limping around, he would probably benefit from some pain medication.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_if_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\"><\/span>Is it okay if a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are many things that can cause a dog&#8217;s nail to become damaged or fall off, <b>most of the time, it is nothing to worry about. In fact, a dog breaking off the occasional nail is not unusual, but if you notice your pooch seems to be losing nails on a more frequent basis, it&#8217;s time to take a trip to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_a_nail\"><\/span>What happens if a dog loses a 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. <b>Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a life-threatening condition. Nail breaks or tears can be major or minor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_nails_grow_back_after_being_ripped_off\"><\/span>Do dog nails grow back after being ripped off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes nail breaks don&#8217;t require a trip to the veterinarian. <b>If the nail is only broken part way up, sometimes you can cut off the broken part and staunch the bleeding, and the nail will eventually grow back<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_toe_nail_to_grow_back\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dogs toe nail to grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, dog toenails usually regrow within <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, and in all my experiences, <b>it will stop on its own. Your dog will not bleed to death, but you may end up with a big mess on your hands! However, if it doesn&#8217;t stop in a reasonable amount of time, get to the vet. We considered trying to trim the nail off when it was still hanging.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_dog_breaks_a_nail\"><\/span>What to do if a dog breaks 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=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_fix_a_dogs_broken_nail\"><\/span>How much does it cost to fix a dog&#8217;s broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vet costs average between $50$80 for the exam and supplies, perhaps an additional $20 for the full nail trim, $20$60 for medication, and up to $100 for sedation. So you&#8217;re looking at around <b>$200$300 total in costs to fix your dog&#8217;s broken nail at the vet (better than the injury leading to infection!).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_vet_do_for_a_broken_dog_nail\"><\/span>What does a vet do for a broken dog nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for Broken Nails in Dogs First, the vet will <b>inspect the area, and damaged portions of the nails may be removed. The dog may need to be sedated to avoid pain and stress so the wound can be treated properly. If there is bleeding, it needs to be stopped immediately. The area will then need to be disinfected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_loses_a_nail\"><\/span>What happens when a dog loses a nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes nail breaks don&#8217;t require a trip to the veterinarian. <b>If the nail is only broken part way up, sometimes you can cut off the broken part and staunch the bleeding, and the nail will eventually grow back<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to heal?<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. <b>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_do_you_treat_a_lost_toenail_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a lost toenail on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, dogs start feeling better within 48 hours. Total recovery takes some time, as the nail needs to re-grow so to completely cover the vulnerable quick. Generally, this takes <b>two weeks according to Dr. Fiona.<\/b><\/p>\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 What do you do when your dog loses a nail?What happens if a dog&#8217;s nail gets ripped off?Do dog&#8217;s nails grow back if they fall off?Is a broken dog nail an emergency?How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to grow back?Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back?What do you do if&#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\/7172"}],"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=7172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7172\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}