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AvyQuinn · 01-15-2009, 11:23 AM

The other morning while Hiro was having free time in the house (and running around like a maniac like he usually does) he got tangled up in some computer cords (subsequently pulling the laptop off the table) I think he may have panicked a little so I scooped him up and put him in his carrier so I could clean up the mess. (Note: he didn't yelp or make any noises when he got tangled) After that when I took him out of his carrier he was favouring his left back leg. I ran my hand down the leg and pushed on it in various places and he made paid no attention to my actions. The minute I got to the paw and specifially one of the pads/nails in the middle he yanked his leg away and squeaked just a little. Not a yelp but a sharp breath in.

Since then he has been favouring it on and off, but also has been running around the house as usual. He seems fine, then not so fine and holds the leg up and hops around.

Anything I should be careful of? His paws seem fine, no scrapes or scratches or anything... it just seems to be the nail.

01-15-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
AvyQuinn YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky - but I'm Canadian and proud of it! Posts: 327	Injured nail? The other morning while Hiro was having free time in the house (and running around like a maniac like he usually does) he got tangled up in some computer cords (subsequently pulling the laptop off the table) I think he may have panicked a little so I scooped him up and put him in his carrier so I could clean up the mess. (Note: he didn't yelp or make any noises when he got tangled) After that when I took him out of his carrier he was favouring his left back leg. I ran my hand down the leg and pushed on it in various places and he made paid no attention to my actions. The minute I got to the paw and specifially one of the pads/nails in the middle he yanked his leg away and squeaked just a little. Not a yelp but a sharp breath in. Since then he has been favouring it on and off, but also has been running around the house as usual. He seems fine, then not so fine and holds the leg up and hops around. Anything I should be careful of? His paws seem fine, no scrapes or scratches or anything... it just seems to be the nail. __________________ May the peace of the faeries be forever in your heart. I have two boys in my house and I'm in love with them both!