{"id":7375,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:07","slug":"why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog licking his broken 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\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_broken_nail\" title=\"Why is my dog licking his broken nail?\">Why is my dog licking his broken 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\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/#What_do_you_do_for_a_dogs_broken_nail\" title=\"What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken nail?\">What do you do for 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_my_dogs_broken_nail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for my dogs broken nail to heal?\">How long does it take for my dogs 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/#Is_it_OK_for_dog_to_lick_broken_nail\" title=\"Is it OK for dog to lick broken nail?\">Is it OK for dog to lick broken nail?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-broken-nail\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_broken_nail\" title=\"How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken nail?\">How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken nail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_broken_nail\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking his broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a nail is broken or traumatized, they may lick the area later that day or the next day <b>to help soothe the area. Excessive licking of a paw or lameness can be associated with nail trauma. Some dogs may not like the paw being handled if a traumatized nail is making the area sensitive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_for_a_dogs_broken_nail\"><\/span>What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken 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_long_does_it_take_for_my_dogs_broken_nail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for my dogs broken nail 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=\"Is_it_OK_for_dog_to_lick_broken_nail\"><\/span>Is it OK for dog to lick 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_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_dogs_broken_nail\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken 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><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog licking his broken nail?What do you do for a dog&#8217;s broken nail?How long does it take for my dogs broken nail to heal?Is it OK for dog to lick broken nail?Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken nail? 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