Dogs and Torn or Broken Nails

Like the majority of mammals, dogs have nails on their paws to help with gripping and a variety of other actions. These nails can chip or crack when they get caught on objects, causing serious pain and sometimes excessive bleeding. The canine nail is composed of a central quick that is actually composed of living tissue as well as a layer of material known as keratin. As a pet owner, it is important to realize how painful a broken or cracked nail can be for your dog and to seek medical attention if your dog suffers this injury.

Although it may seem minor, a cracked nail can be very uncomfortable and may result in considerable blood loss. If you are looking for a qualified veterinarian to help your pet with broken nails and other injuries, check out your Austin Veterinarian Clinic today.

Torn Nails

Torn or cracked nails are typically more common with indoor dogs than outdoor. Nails typically wear down on their own when dogs walk on hard surfaces, but grow long when they walk on soft surfaces like carpet. When nails grow long, they are at a greater risk of being cracked or torn.

Treating a broken nail typically involves a veterinarian removing the damaged or broken part, stopping the bleeding and bandaging the exposed quick until a new nail begins to grow back.

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