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Originally Posted by LadyMadonna  One week ago today on the advice of my vet I had my little yorkie's back toe nails cauterized under anesthesia . Today he is still not himself ...he is not infected or anything like that. The vet said he is just sensitive and I need to give him time to heal. Does anyone had any experience with this ? |
I would not agree with your vet's advice. Trimming the toenails monthly is adequate for a pet and there is no harm in the quick growing out. If it gets cut back and starts bleeding just pack it with quick stop powder and it'll stop bleeding immediately. Cauterizing is burning and burns are painful and take time to heal. I am also appalled that vets cauterize when they cut dew claws and dock tails. I find that to be cruelty.
It sounds to me like the vet just thought of a new way to add to his income and your poor little guy is suffering for it. But I'm sure that with time it'll heal. The vet certainly should offer any follow up care for free.