MerlinsMum Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Merlin's toe nail, which he ripped out a week ago on the ice, is healing very slowly. So far, we haven't needed to go to the vet though, as it doesn't look like it's gotten infected... phew. I have spoken to the vet twice this week and we've been told to keep doing what we've been doing and call if we notice a bad odor, swelling, redness or depression. We put a gauze pad, rolled gauze to keep it in place, and one of those Pawz disposable booties on him 4 times a day - basically whenever we take him out for a walk. He has yelped a couple of times but he's been okay, considering... still interested (very interested ) in food, playing with his stuffies, and cuddles. Here are a couple of pics - before the accident and after: I love the shadow! Healing takes time... on the couch Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I remember when one of our greys tore out a toe nail. It did seem to take forever to heal and then it slowly grew back. We also kept it covered and I treated it with topical antibiotic given to me by our vet. Hang in there - it will start to heal in time. (I love the photos of Merlin - he is such a sweetheart! ). We are sharing the same Maine winter - snow, snow, & more snow! Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 I kNOW - I'm soooooo done with it!!! :riphair No sign of a nail at all yet... but as long as it doesn't get infected, I don't care how long it takes... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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