Jeff Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Abby has a vet appt today for a split nail I've heard they can just pop off the nail with no anesthesia, is that true? Not sure what I'm in for this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Ouch. Sometimes it's like popping the tail off a shrimp and a little bit of soft tissue remains. I hope it's an easy repair for Abby. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I bet she's going to at least need a local for that. Ouch. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Take her muzzle with you. If needed, it will be more comfortable than the vet's in-house muzzles. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 OUCH.....Poor Girl Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 I'm shocked, the recommendation was to leave it alone, and let the bottom fall off by itself. The top is still partially protecting the quick. I'm so shocked, I'm contemplating getting a second opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Given her lifestyle, I would think taking it off is the safer option. Definitely some protection is warranted, imo. You might duck tape it together (really, not sarcastically). A second opinion might be good too. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Sounds to me like you have a knowledgeable & experienced vet! My first thought when I seen it was 'well if they leave it alone it will probably just fall off on its own and heal up." Been there done that. I am sure you won't have any trouble finding a vet that will be happy to "do" a bunch of feel good stuff, however to me it would seem a shame without at least giving it a chance to heal less traumatically on its own. It may take 3 weeks (or not) but if you just leave it alone it has been my experience that it will just fall off and heal up fine. I did keep Cash's foot bandaged to protect it and so she didn't get hurt by things touching it. In the beginning it is indeed very painful but that gets a lot better as long as you keep it protected and let it heal. Let us know how she goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Its been a couple weeks, here is where we are now. There was a lot of bleeding early on which subsided after a little more than a week. The lower half fell off the second week, and the top half sometime recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 12 hours ago, Jeff said: Its been a couple weeks, here is where we are now. There was a lot of bleeding early on which subsided after a little more than a week. The lower half fell off the second week, and the top half sometime recently. Thanks for the update! That's what I figured would happen. I don't know if a toenail will actually grow back, and if it does it may be a little narly hehe but there should be no pain or loss of function or any problems. My working dog has a toe like this and a nub of a nail is there and thats it. Absolutely no problem. Just one less toenail to cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Bea has a toe similar to Abby’s. No prob for her and the nail hasn’t grown back. Thanks for updating us! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Lola tore off one of her dewclaws. She has a similar stump. The nail never grew back. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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