{"id":7789,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:27","slug":"what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if your dog&#8217;s toenail falls off?"},"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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#What_happens_if_your_dogs_toenail_falls_off\" title=\"What happens if your dog&#8217;s toenail falls off?\">What happens if your dog&#8217;s toenail falls off?<\/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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#Is_it_bad_if_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\" title=\"Is it bad if a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?\">Is it bad 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#Will_a_dogs_nail_grow_back_if_it_falls_off\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back if it falls off?\">Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back if it falls 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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_toenail_to_grow_back\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s toenail to grow back?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s toenail to grow back?<\/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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_nail_comes_off\" title=\"What do you do if your dog&#8217;s nail comes off?\">What do you do if your dog&#8217;s nail comes 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\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#Is_it_bad_if_my_dogs_nail_falls_off\" title=\"Is it bad if my dog&#8217;s nail falls off?\">Is it bad if my 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#Is_it_painful_for_a_dog_to_lose_a_toenail\" title=\"Is it painful for a dog to lose a toenail?\">Is it painful for a dog to lose a toenail?<\/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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#What_to_do_when_dogs_nail_falls_off\" title=\"What to do when dogs nail falls off?\">What to do when dogs nail falls 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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#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-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#How_do_you_treat_a_missing_toenail_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a missing toenail on a dog?\">How do you treat a missing 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dog_toenail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for dog toenail to heal?\">How long does it take for dog toenail 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\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dogs broken nail heal on its own?\">Will a dogs 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#Does_it_hurt_when_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\" title=\"Does it hurt when a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?\">Does it hurt when 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#What_does_it_look_like_when_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\" title=\"What does it look like when a dogs nail falls off?\">What does it look like when a dogs nail falls off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dogs-toenail-falls-off\/#How_painful_is_it_for_a_dog_to_break_a_nail\" title=\"How painful is it for a dog to break a nail?\">How painful is it for a dog to break a nail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_dogs_toenail_falls_off\"><\/span>What happens if your dog&#8217;s toenail falls off?<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=\"Is_it_bad_if_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\"><\/span>Is it bad 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=\"Will_a_dogs_nail_grow_back_if_it_falls_off\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back if it falls 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=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_toenail_to_grow_back\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s toenail 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=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_nail_comes_off\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog&#8217;s nail comes 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=\"Is_it_bad_if_my_dogs_nail_falls_off\"><\/span>Is it bad if my 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=\"Is_it_painful_for_a_dog_to_lose_a_toenail\"><\/span>Is it painful for a dog to lose a toenail?<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=\"What_to_do_when_dogs_nail_falls_off\"><\/span>What to do when dogs nail falls 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=\"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=\"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=\"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_do_you_treat_a_missing_toenail_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a missing toenail on a dog?<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=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dog_toenail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for dog toenail 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=\"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 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=\"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>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=\"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=\"Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dogs broken nail heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most dogs will completely recover, but it will take time because the nail will have to completely grow back to cover the exposed spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_hurt_when_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\"><\/span>Does it hurt when a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a toenail falling off is usually not a major medical concern, <b>it can be painful and annoying. In some cases, a damaged or detaching toenail may become infected, or it may be a sign of a more serious medical condition. A person can take steps at home to help ensure that the nail bed is kept clean and protected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_look_like_when_a_dogs_nail_falls_off\"><\/span>What does it look like when a dogs nail falls off?<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=\"How_painful_is_it_for_a_dog_to_break_a_nail\"><\/span>How painful is it for a dog to break a nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different signs to look for that will indicate your dog has lost a nail, including: <b>Limping or visibly refraining from putting weight on a specific paw. Blood on your dog&#8217;s bedding, furniture, or in your bed. Constant licking of the paw.<\/b><\/p>\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 happens if your dog&#8217;s toenail falls off?Is it bad if a dog&#8217;s nail falls off?Will a dog&#8217;s nail grow back if it falls off?How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s toenail to grow back?What do you do if your dog&#8217;s nail comes off?Is it bad if my dog&#8217;s nail falls&#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\/7789"}],"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=7789"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7789\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}