Whaaa I broke a nail!

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Dale Atkin - 14 Apr 2006 19:49 GMT

Don't know if its an issue or not. Thought I'd see what people here have to
say. Noticed on my nearly 2 year old lab, that one of his dew claws has a
longitudinal crack in it extending a fair ways up the nail. It doesn't seem
to bother him in the slightest.

I haven't noticed him licking at it or anything, and he doesn't seem overly
sensitive about it.
Only reason I even noticed was that he got a blade of grass wedged in it.

Would you be concerned about it?

Dale

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Toni - 14 Apr 2006 22:48 GMT

> Would you be concerned about it?

Not too concerned, but I would put a 'clean cut' on it to prevent further
splitting.

-Toni

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Dale Atkin - 15 Apr 2006 00:45 GMT

I thought about that, but its split pretty far back, and I worry about
cutting the quick.

Dale

>> Would you be concerned about it?
>
> Not too concerned, but I would put a 'clean cut' on it to prevent further
> splitting.
>
> -Toni

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Jossie Hickory - 15 Apr 2006 01:14 GMT

>> Would you be concerned about it?
>
> Not too concerned, but I would put a 'clean cut' on it to prevent
> further splitting.
>
> -Toni

I agree, keep an eye on it. Can't really put much on it because then
your dog WILL lick it. it should grow out normally =)

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Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / April 2006

Whaaa I broke a nail!