Louis' toe nail just got ripped off - YorkieTalk.com Forums

lil louis · 01-01-2011, 05:16 PM

Louis was laying on the heater vent keeping warm like he always does, when something scared him and he jumped up real fast. As soon as he jumped up he yelped. I didn't notice anything wrong with him at first. A little while later he started limping on his front left leg. I looked at his paw and noticed that his toe nail was just hanging there. (He must have caught the nail in the vent when he jumped up.) Now the toe nail is completely gone. It broke all the way off. He doesn't act like he is in any pain. Is there something I should do? Will it grow back? Poor guy, I know that had to hurt.

Luckily it's not bleeding or anything.

ladyjane · 01-01-2011, 05:19 PM

Just make sure it is clean and perhaps apply some antibiotic ointment. I like Mupirocin (Bactroban). You should call your vet tomorrow and have him look at it. These things can get infected and cause problems.
Poor Louis...I am sure it did hurt.

lil louis · 01-01-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Just make sure it is clean and perhaps apply some antibiotic ointment. I like Mupirocin (Bactroban). You should call your vet tomorrow and have him look at it. These things can get infected and cause problems.
Poor Louis...I am sure it did hurt.

I will put some ointment on it. I never even thought about it getting infected. Thank you.

Sammy Mommy · 01-01-2011, 05:34 PM

I think the nail will grow back. Put an antibiotic ointment on it til the vet can take a look at it.

Maximo · 01-01-2011, 05:38 PM

Poor Louis! I hope his little toe heals quickly and that his nail grows back. Give him hugs and love from me, Max & Teddy.

marcie · 01-01-2011, 05:41 PM

poor guy that sounds painful

Perrella · 01-01-2011, 05:42 PM

Geez, I know that had to hurt, poor little fella. Sending kisses from me & Zhoie.

laci32 · 01-01-2011, 05:52 PM

Ow darn I wish they would make those things more kid and pet safe

lil louis · 01-01-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Poor Louis! I hope his little toe heals quickly and that his nail grows back. Give him hugs and love from me, Max & Teddy.

Thanks to you, Max and Teddy!

lil louis · 01-01-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Perrella

Geez, I know that had to hurt, poor little fella. Sending kisses from me & Zhoie.

Thank you! I can't imagine how bad it hurt.

fufufashions · 01-01-2011, 06:53 PM

OUCH!! Poor little Louis!! My Angel got one of her toenails ripped off by a weedeater on the other side of the fence. I never thought about that string coming under the fence and it got her. She didn't make a sound but then she just wouldn't move and the blood started coming out of her paw. I rushed her to the vet and they didnt know if her nail would grow back or if it had actually taken off the top knuckle along with it. They bandaged it and had to keep that on for a few days. She milked that for all it was worth!

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Anyway, good news is that it did grow back and she still has no clue with the relationship with the weedeater and her toe since it was so quick.
Hope your little one gets better soon. Keep it clean and dry with anticeptic ointment.

lil louis · 01-01-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fufufashions

OUCH!! Poor little Louis!! My Angel got one of her toenails ripped off by a weedeater on the other side of the fence. I never thought about that string coming under the fence and it got her. She didn't make a sound but then she just wouldn't move and the blood started coming out of her paw. I rushed her to the vet and they didnt know if her nail would grow back or if it had actually taken off the top knuckle along with it. They bandaged it and had to keep that on for a few days. She milked that for all it was worth!

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Anyway, good news is that it did grow back and she still has no clue with the relationship with the weedeater and her toe since it was so quick.
Hope your little one gets better soon. Keep it clean and dry with anticeptic ointment.

What a scary thing to happen to her. Poor girl. She looks so helpless with her little bandaged paw.

I am glad to hear that it grew back.

chloe-mom · 01-02-2011, 06:34 AM

I bet she did milk it for all it's worth, She sure does look adorable holding that little paw up. Poor baby, glad she's better now.

yorkieusa · 01-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Oh, that sounds like it would hurt so much! Keep it clean until you can see the dr and like others have said to use a good antibiotic ointment. How is he doing today? Did he sleep ok last night? Poor lil guy!

lil louis · 01-02-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Oh, that sounds like it would hurt so much! Keep it clean until you can see the dr and like others have said to use a good antibiotic ointment. How is he doing today? Did he sleep ok last night? Poor lil guy!

He is doing great. He doesn't even act like it hurts. He is not limping or anything. Thanks for checking on him!

01-01-2011, 05:16 PM	#1
lil louis ♥My Yorkie, My Shadow♥ Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,337	Louis' toe nail just got ripped off Louis was laying on the heater vent keeping warm like he always does, when something scared him and he jumped up real fast. As soon as he jumped up he yelped. I didn't notice anything wrong with him at first. A little while later he started limping on his front left leg. I looked at his paw and noticed that his toe nail was just hanging there. (He must have caught the nail in the vent when he jumped up.) Now the toe nail is completely gone. It broke all the way off. He doesn't act like he is in any pain. Is there something I should do? Will it grow back? Poor guy, I know that had to hurt. Luckily it's not bleeding or anything. __________________ Lil Louis

01-01-2011, 05:19 PM	#2
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Just make sure it is clean and perhaps apply some antibiotic ointment. I like Mupirocin (Bactroban). You should call your vet tomorrow and have him look at it. These things can get infected and cause problems. Poor Louis...I am sure it did hurt. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-01-2011, 05:38 PM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Poor Louis! I hope his little toe heals quickly and that his nail grows back. Give him hugs and love from me, Max & Teddy. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

01-01-2011, 05:42 PM	#7
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Geez, I know that had to hurt, poor little fella. Sending kisses from me & Zhoie. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

01-01-2011, 05:52 PM	#8
laci32 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 901	Ow darn I wish they would make those things more kid and pet safe __________________ Baby Andy

01-01-2011, 05:34 PM	#4
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I think the nail will grow back. Put an antibiotic ointment on it til the vet can take a look at it.

01-01-2011, 05:41 PM	#6
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	poor guy that sounds painful

01-01-2011, 06:53 PM	#11
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	OUCH!! Poor little Louis!! My Angel got one of her toenails ripped off by a weedeater on the other side of the fence. I never thought about that string coming under the fence and it got her. She didn't make a sound but then she just wouldn't move and the blood started coming out of her paw. I rushed her to the vet and they didnt know if her nail would grow back or if it had actually taken off the top knuckle along with it. They bandaged it and had to keep that on for a few days. She milked that for all it was worth! Anyway, good news is that it did grow back and she still has no clue with the relationship with the weedeater and her toe since it was so quick. Hope your little one gets better soon. Keep it clean and dry with anticeptic ointment. __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

01-02-2011, 06:34 AM	#13
chloe-mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, Ky Posts: 136	I bet she did milk it for all it's worth, She sure does look adorable holding that little paw up. Poor baby, glad she's better now.

01-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#14
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Oh, that sounds like it would hurt so much! Keep it clean until you can see the dr and like others have said to use a good antibiotic ointment. How is he doing today? Did he sleep ok last night? Poor lil guy! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel