He tore his back paw nail off. I have not seen a vet, it’s been about 20 minutes. He was bleeding a little then stopped.

HI, this is Dr Beverly Chevallier, and I am a veterinarian for JustAnswer and I will try to help you with Bud tearing his toenail off.

I certainly understand your concern.

I have been a practicing mixed animal veterinarian for 39 years in NW Arkansas. I practice Western and Eastern Veterinary Medicine.

Where do you live and what is the weather like there? That could be important. (And I’m very curious to know where you live and what your weather is like there, too…)

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Thank you.

Dr Beverly Chevallier

Can you send a picture of Bud's foot?

Oh, ouch!  That looks painful.

Is it wiggly when you touch it?  Or is it still on there pretty good?

I hate to say it, but it needs to come on off.

If you took him to the vet, they would just jerk it off with pliers.  That is nothing you cannot do. It just takes some nerve.

Grab it firmly and just yank it off is what I would tell any of my clients to do.

Put Neosporin on it and loosely wrap it.  Change the bandage twice a day, and by day 3 it should be fine to leave off.

You are very welcome.  This is a very common problem and he will be alright.

Clip his other toenails down a little so they don't get caught on things and tear.  Just trim the sharp part off.

Please keep me updated with Bud, and I hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I need to clarify anything.

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Thank you,

Dr Beverly Chevallier

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You are very welcome.