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minor 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. |
I am clueless as to if it would be better to leave it or wrap it but wanted to say Hi and welcome. Hopefully someone can answer your question. Sorry she got hurt but glad it isnt anything more serious. |
You could put a little salt in a cup of warm water & put her foot n it to soak for five minutes. It will clean out any dirt that may be in there & is mildly disinfectant to stop any infection from setting in. If you do this twice a day it should help. Salt & water is good to use on any wound or healing stitches. |
I accidently stepped on my Cooper's paw a few weeks back and his nail completely came out. I was able to take him to the vet and all they did was clean up the blood (there was quite a bit) and gave me some antibiotics. Since you can't get to the vet today, I would keep the paw clean and keep an eye on her. I'm sure she will be fine!:thumbup: |
salt , sounds liek it might hurt ? I dont know , never tried that! |
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