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suki · 02-22-2008, 08:01 AM

Hi. I was wondering if I could get some first aid advice. Suki is 9 mos and today unfortunately marks her first injury. My kitchen chair fell down and I think the leg of the chair swiped her paw. She let out a tiny startled yelp but I thought she was just frightened. Anyway after 20 mins later I saw her paw wet with saliva and small blood stain around one nail bed. I washed up her paw and it doesn't appear to be that serious, although she has a slight limp. I think the nail is just slightly lifted up. I put her collar on so she could stop licking it and it seems to be working so far. Can I put Neosporin on the affected area and wrap with gauze until she heals? I know I'll get the typical response about taking her to the vet..but I'm snowed in today. Any other advice will be greatly appreciated.

BLEU BOY BARBER · 02-22-2008, 08:23 AM

im not sure but welcome ill bump this up ... give your baby a kiss from me and bleu boy

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chachi · 02-22-2008, 08:53 AM

Neosporin and bandaging would be fine

kalina82 · 02-23-2008, 01:40 PM

bandaging it would be fine. you don't want it to get caught on anything and get totally ripped off. just make sure the bandage doesn't get wet or damaged in any way. it is does change it.

02-22-2008, 08:01 AM	#1
suki YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 5	minor paw injury..help! Hi. I was wondering if I could get some first aid advice. Suki is 9 mos and today unfortunately marks her first injury. My kitchen chair fell down and I think the leg of the chair swiped her paw. She let out a tiny startled yelp but I thought she was just frightened. Anyway after 20 mins later I saw her paw wet with saliva and small blood stain around one nail bed. I washed up her paw and it doesn't appear to be that serious, although she has a slight limp. I think the nail is just slightly lifted up. I put her collar on so she could stop licking it and it seems to be working so far. Can I put Neosporin on the affected area and wrap with gauze until she heals? I know I'll get the typical response about taking her to the vet..but I'm snowed in today. Any other advice will be greatly appreciated. __________________ Suki

02-22-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,783	im not sure but welcome ill bump this up ... give your baby a kiss from me and bleu boy hugs __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

02-22-2008, 08:53 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,229	Neosporin and bandaging would be fine __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#4
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,655 Blog Entries: 1	bandaging it would be fine. you don't want it to get caught on anything and get totally ripped off. just make sure the bandage doesn't get wet or damaged in any way. it is does change it. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!