Torn Nail!

[Nikki]

Hi!!

Last night Millie tore one of her nails clean off! There was a lot of blood!! Bathed it with some antiseptic and put a bandage on it with a sock over it last night. She seems to be ok doesn't want to walk about on it really but who would. Checked it this morning and it seems to be fine still.

Was just wondering if I done the right thing or is there something else I should do??? This is the first time she's really hurt herself!!

Needless to say my new cream carpet was a nice pink colour after it!!

Thanks Guys!!

Nikki xx
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[marcella]

OUCH! Poor Millie.

Make sure it's thoroughly clean and dry and put some TCP spray plaster on it. That will seal it and stop dirt and bacteria getting in to the wound.
Keep an eye so that it doesn't get infected.

[Nikki]

Thanks Marcella!

She was so good just lay on her back and let me clean it all! She was shaking like a leaf from the shock I think!

My mum has just phoned to say she is chasing the cat around so she can't be suffering to much!!

Nikki xx
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When a dog wags her tail and barks at the same time, how do you know which end to believe?

[Isabel]

she was probably just milking the attention Hope she's ok.

[shirley c]

She will be fine, what you did wss just fine, Pixel has done this a few times as has Moya its is always sore for few days then they are back to normal but it does look pretty horrific...whats worse when its half off and sticking out at an angle
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