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mkbartz · 05-04-2013, 08:51 AM

Prissy is 5 and has this one toe nail on her back left foot that grows straight out (we call it her "Wolverine Claw")

She was a rescue so we have no idea how she got it. Besides growing 3 times as fast as her other toe nails, it has never given her any problems.

However, it is sore this week. I don't know how she could have injured it bc she was kenneled when I was at work for a few hours. But now she won't walk on her back left foot (though she still tripods it around the back yard and wants to play).

I have absolutely no problem taking her to the vet if I thought it was a big deal, but right now, I thought we would try to treat it naturally and at home.

We started soaking it in epsom salts and warm water. I might out some coconut oil on it, but she would probably lick it off 2 seconds later.

1) is licking it a bad thing?
2) is there any over the counter pain killer I should give her?

Thanks,

Kate and Prissy.

05-04-2013, 08:51 AM	#1
mkbartz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, Ontario, canada Posts: 518	Prissy has a sore toe Prissy is 5 and has this one toe nail on her back left foot that grows straight out (we call it her "Wolverine Claw") She was a rescue so we have no idea how she got it. Besides growing 3 times as fast as her other toe nails, it has never given her any problems. However, it is sore this week. I don't know how she could have injured it bc she was kenneled when I was at work for a few hours. But now she won't walk on her back left foot (though she still tripods it around the back yard and wants to play). I have absolutely no problem taking her to the vet if I thought it was a big deal, but right now, I thought we would try to treat it naturally and at home. We started soaking it in epsom salts and warm water. I might out some coconut oil on it, but she would probably lick it off 2 seconds later. 1) is licking it a bad thing? 2) is there any over the counter pain killer I should give her? Thanks, Kate and Prissy.