Last week, I noticed that the “pink” side nail on Matilda’s left paw was bent at an angle of 90 degrees. Before I saw it, I didn’t see any signs of pain like limp or licking, but she didn’t annoy me too much.
When it comes to such a small accident, it is difficult to decide whether to go to the vet. At these times, it is difficult for pet parents to arrange veterinarian visits, even for serious health problems.
My general rule of thumb is that if the same thing happens to me, I will go to the doctor and I should take my dog to the vet.
It happened to me many times that I broke the nail to the point where it was painfully short. Although it is terrible, there is no need to see a doctor for this. I always trim off the excess nails to prevent the remaining nails from getting tangled in anything, and then let it grow back on its own.
For Matilda, I cannot use our Dremel grinding From the end of that delicate curved nail, but I can trim the end with scissors.
I also shot it with a mobile phone flashlight. It is difficult to see if the speed is passing through the broken pieces. For starters, “fast” refers to the pink blood vessels that pass through the dog’s nails. If you trim it, your dog’s toes will bleed.
To make a long story short, I trim as much as I can and monitor for swelling, redness, oozing, or anything that might indicate pain or infection.
Within a few days, the last piece after bending fell off on its own.
Now, the remaining nails are still short, but other aspects are good.
Prevent the dog’s nails from bending
I think this is because it was late to cut Matilda’s nails. Long nails are more likely to be caught by things. I think when she jumped on the sofa and lost her balance, she bent it, and when she was looking for a foothold, the nail must have been bent.
I only trim my dog’s nails once a month, when they start to look very long, but this is not the best for them. It is best to trim more frequently so that the nails maintain a consistent, manageable length.
What’s more, when you trim your dog’s nails frequently, it will actually stay short-lived. In nails that are allowed to grow, fast will eventually grow to fill them.
I am grateful that Matilda trusted me to deal with her, even if she was in pain. When I trimmed her crooked nails, she flinched a few times and pulled her claws away, but I knew she would not try to bite me.
Regular pruning also helps to build this trust. However, in a real medical emergency, even the mildest dog may bite.
Be safe outside, friends!
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As the dog mother of Matilda and Cow, she spends most of her time walking long distances and practicing new skills, and most of her time trying to make the most of a small part of her bed.
You will also find her baking bread and homemade pizza, laughing, painting and shopping.
