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tasha's paw
Hi I have a 2yr old female shutzu/Maltese.
She has dew claws on all 4 of her feet and due to recently losing my job i can't get them removed as planned. She has been biting at the on on her right front paw and has it bleeding some, it looks swollen now. I noticed it tonight when i went to take her for her walk, it is very painful and she won't let me touch it, I tried to put polysporm and wrap it up with gauze and tape but it keeps falling off.
Any suggestion or help would be very grateful, I won't be able to get her to a vet till after the 3rd. I hate seeing her in pain like this. Help please.
Trish
AnswerHi Trish,
If your dog's dew claws are causing her such pain that she won't let you trim them, bandaging them might also be painful for her. It's best not to try to wrap them.
Since your dog is small, if you had a person to help you, you could have your helper hold her down, while you carefully trim back her nails, to see if this helps. Some dogs really hate having their nails cut, and need to be muzzled. Wrapping your dog in a large towel (and having a person hold her) can be helpful as it will restrict her mobility while you cut her nails. If the dew claws are causing your dog pain, spraying them with a pain reliving antiseptic product, such as Neosporin First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Spray before you cut each dew claw might help ease this process.
Be sure you have fresh blades in your dog nail trimmer! Cutting nails with blunt blades can be painful to your dog. You would have to repeat this process on a monthly basis, as the nails will grow back. If the nails continue to bleed, or your dog continues to show signs of pain, you would need to have that vet exam you've been avoiding. Sometimes there just isn't a substitute for professional medical care.
Judging by the picture you included, all of your dog's nails are too long. They also should be trimmed. Overgrown nails can break easily and below the quick, and become painful for the dog. Over time, overgrowth can cause difficulty with walking, pain and soreness. It can even contribute to the development of arthritis. Here are instructions for how to trim a dog's nails:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_claws.aspx
If you are having trouble affording veterinary care, first talk to your regular vet. Ask your veterinarian if he or she will let you work out a payment plan. Many veterinarians are willing to work out a weekly or monthly payment plan so that you do not have to pay the entire cost of veterinary care up front. Another option is to contact your local animal shelter or Humane Society. Some shelters operate or know of local subsidized veterinary clinics or veterinary assistance programs. Yet another option is to contact friends and family and ask for a loan. If you happen to live within driving distance to a veterinary school, check with them to see if they offer discount services to the public. There are two special credit cards to apply for, which help with medical bills (including veterinary bills) read about them here:
http://www.carecredit.com
http://www.healthcard.citicards.com
Best of luck,
Patti
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