{"id":7357,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:06","slug":"will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Will a dog&#8217;s broken toenail heal on its own?"},"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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_dogs_broken_toenail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s broken toenail heal on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s broken 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#What_do_you_do_for_a_dogs_broken_toenail\" title=\"What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken toenail?\">What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken toenail?<\/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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_broken_nail_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs broken nail at home?\">How can I treat my dogs broken nail at home?<\/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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_does_a_dogs_broken_toenail_take_to_heal\" title=\"How long does a dog&#8217;s broken toenail take to heal?\">How long does a dog&#8217;s broken toenail take to heal?<\/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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_broken_nail\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?\">When 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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?\">Will 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_treat_a_broken_toenail_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a broken toenail on a dog?\">How do you treat a broken toenail on a dog?<\/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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_fix_a_dogs_broken_nail_at_home\" title=\"How do you fix a dog&#8217;s broken nail at home?\">How do you fix a dog&#8217;s broken nail at home?<\/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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_cracked_nail_on_a_dog_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a cracked nail on a dog heal on its own?\">Will a cracked nail on a dog 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_broken_nail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s broken nail to heal?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s broken nail to heal?<\/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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#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\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_come_off_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail come off on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail come 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_my_dogs_broken_toe_nail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will my dogs broken toe nail heal on its own?\">Will my dogs broken toe 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-dogs-broken-toenail-heal-on-its-own\/#Is_a_broken_dog_nail_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a broken dog nail an emergency?\">Is a broken dog nail an emergency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_broken_toenail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s broken toenail 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_do_you_do_for_a_dogs_broken_toenail\"><\/span>What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken toenail?<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_can_I_treat_my_dogs_broken_nail_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs broken nail at home?<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_long_does_a_dogs_broken_toenail_take_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does a dog&#8217;s broken toenail take to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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=\"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=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_broken_nail\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A toenail that breaks near the base will bleed profusely, so apply gentle and steady pressure to the area and immediately take your pet to your family veterinarian. You should also take your pet immediately to the vet <b>if bleeding does not stop or if the toenail remains partially attached<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will 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=\"How_do_you_treat_a_broken_toenail_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a broken toenail 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=\"How_do_you_fix_a_dogs_broken_nail_at_home\"><\/span>How do you fix a dog&#8217;s broken nail at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Tips for Treating Your Dog&#8217;s Broken Nail  Please Consult Your Vet First<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Carefully remove the remaining piece of nail.  <\/li>\n<li>Stop the bleeding.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean the wound and disinfect the toe to prevent infection.  <\/li>\n<li>Bandage the paw.  <\/li>\n<li>Change the bandage every day and keep the area clean.<\/li>\n<p>1 Feb 2020<\/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>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=\"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>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=\"Will_a_cracked_nail_on_a_dog_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a cracked nail on a dog heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will a dog&#8217;s nail heal on its own? If you&#8217;re able to treat at home, dogs can keep the nail clean on their own, as they would do in the wild.  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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_broken_nail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s broken nail to heal?<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_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>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_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><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_broken_nail_come_off_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail come off on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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=\"Will_my_dogs_broken_toe_nail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will my dogs broken toe nail heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will a dog&#8217;s nail heal on its own? If you&#8217;re able to treat at home, dogs can keep the nail clean on their own, as they would do in the wild.  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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><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>No matter what kind of damage has occurred to the nail, <b>it will generally regrow normally in all but a few situations.<\/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>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><\/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 Will a dog&#8217;s broken toenail heal on its own?What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken toenail?How can I treat my dogs broken nail at home?How long does a dog&#8217;s broken toenail take to heal?Can a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?When should I take my dog to the vet for&#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\/7357"}],"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=7357"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7357\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}