dog nails...not jeeps!!

xjbones · 10-01-2009, 10:06 AM

i know there are some dog lovers on here that want to help out my poor dog. he broke one of his rear toes on thurs. last week and was kinda limping around. he is a german short hair pointer, so its pretty hard to get him to chill out even when he is in pain. i took him wheeling with me on sat because he was acting like it was just fine. well he was lying!! he had a ruff day getting in and out of the jeep and was pretty sore when we got home.

well all was ok till i came home last night and found him standing on three legs. i went to let him inside and looked at his foot.

the nail on that toe had come completley off!! you can see the nerves and some pink tissue. i cleaned it up with some peroxide and put a bunch of antibiotic cream all over it and put vet rap on.

poor dude is in all kinds of pain right now!! i dont know if what i did was right or what i should do for this injury. the vets around here all seem a little crazy and i dont like taking him there.

does anyone have any suggestions of what i should do? other than what i have done.....i also gave him a baby asprin last night for the pain(81mg).

i have never had to deal with dog nails other than trimming em up with my dremel

COSXJFAN · 10-01-2009, 10:49 AM

Baby aspirin is a little on the weak side, what does he weigh?? I give my dog a full strength aspirin from time to time for pain, but she is about 65 lbs. If he is smaller than that, try 2 baby aspirin. I think what you have done will help a great deal, but make sure it stays clean, or it could get infected very easily!! Dogs don't care where they step, if you get my drift!! LOL!! HTH!!

xjbones · 10-01-2009, 11:03 AM

he is actually bigger than that, he is about 85lbs. i was scared to give him anymore than that with the asprin without knowing. thanks a bunch for ur help man. i just feel really bad for him.

djlarroc · 10-01-2009, 11:30 AM

Just keep checking daily and cleaning daily and let it air out. If you have a crate, put him in there so he can relax. Dogs are pretty tough and usually will keep injuring themselves. Especially feet! If it seems puffy and red (infected), I'd just take him to the vet.

COSXJFAN · 10-01-2009, 11:36 AM

I had my oldest break a nail up close to her paw, and I took her to the vet. All he did was clip it off, and tell me to give aspirin, and keep her still, so there you have it!! It healed up very well!!

xjbones · 10-01-2009, 11:43 AM

thanks guys!! it is swollen a bit because of the broken toe. not too red more pink....i figured it should prob air out durring the day and i will rap it and put on antibiotic cream at night. when he is the house he is calm so he will be staying inside for a bit. my husky hates the idea of staying inside so it will be pretty easy to keep them separated and not acting all crazy when im at work.

they act like wild beasts when they are together!!

XJSETH · 10-01-2009, 11:49 AM

having nothin to do with my dogs nails but when i had my beagle i got her fixed and we kept her gated in the kitchen with the lamp shade on her head. well we went to dinner one night and she took the shade off and chewed out the first layer of stitches oWWW so i got home and had to take her to emergency vet in parker. 75 initial fee with a the sedative and staples it was about 150!! not to bad but at 2:30 am and half drunk i was pissed. oh and it ruined the lady and I's date night, so no brown chicken brown cow.

xjbones · 10-01-2009, 11:51 AM

i hate no brown chicken brown cow!!

COSXJFAN · 10-01-2009, 12:09 PM

Me too!!!

XJSETH · 10-01-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by xjbones

i hate no brown chicken brown cow!!

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Originally Posted by COSXJFAN

Me too!!!

I

after i got home and she was passed out with a bud light on my night stand and candles lol

COSXJFAN · 10-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Wakey, wakey, eggs and rapey!!

xjbones · 10-01-2009, 12:48 PM

luckily i found it at 5 and had him all fixed up by 6 so..........yeah

10-01-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
xjbones Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 850 My Photos 91 with lots of 01' parts Cherokee Year: 91 with lots of 01' parts Model: Cherokee Engine: 01' 4.0L Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: hp d44 Rear Axle: ford 9 inch Tires: 37'' mtr's Lift Specifications: real big Misc Accessories: lots of metal parts welded to it	dog nails...not jeeps!! i know there are some dog lovers on here that want to help out my poor dog. he broke one of his rear toes on thurs. last week and was kinda limping around. he is a german short hair pointer, so its pretty hard to get him to chill out even when he is in pain. i took him wheeling with me on sat because he was acting like it was just fine. well he was lying!! he had a ruff day getting in and out of the jeep and was pretty sore when we got home. well all was ok till i came home last night and found him standing on three legs. i went to let him inside and looked at his foot. the nail on that toe had come completley off!! you can see the nerves and some pink tissue. i cleaned it up with some peroxide and put a bunch of antibiotic cream all over it and put vet rap on. poor dude is in all kinds of pain right now!! i dont know if what i did was right or what i should do for this injury. the vets around here all seem a little crazy and i dont like taking him there. does anyone have any suggestions of what i should do? other than what i have done.....i also gave him a baby asprin last night for the pain(81mg). i have never had to deal with dog nails other than trimming em up with my dremel

10-01-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,770 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Baby aspirin is a little on the weak side, what does he weigh?? I give my dog a full strength aspirin from time to time for pain, but she is about 65 lbs. If he is smaller than that, try 2 baby aspirin. I think what you have done will help a great deal, but make sure it stays clean, or it could get infected very easily!! Dogs don't care where they step, if you get my drift!! LOL!! HTH!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

10-01-2009, 11:03 AM	#3
xjbones Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 850 My Photos 91 with lots of 01' parts Cherokee Year: 91 with lots of 01' parts Model: Cherokee Engine: 01' 4.0L Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: hp d44 Rear Axle: ford 9 inch Tires: 37'' mtr's Lift Specifications: real big Misc Accessories: lots of metal parts welded to it	he is actually bigger than that, he is about 85lbs. i was scared to give him anymore than that with the asprin without knowing. thanks a bunch for ur help man. i just feel really bad for him. Last edited by xjbones; 10-01-2009 at 11:06 AM..

10-01-2009, 11:30 AM	#4
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 777 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	Just keep checking daily and cleaning daily and let it air out. If you have a crate, put him in there so he can relax. Dogs are pretty tough and usually will keep injuring themselves. Especially feet! If it seems puffy and red (infected), I'd just take him to the vet. __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion front, JCR rear, Plasti-Kote liner, Rusty's quarter guards, Revolver shackles, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

10-01-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,770 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	I had my oldest break a nail up close to her paw, and I took her to the vet. All he did was clip it off, and tell me to give aspirin, and keep her still, so there you have it!! It healed up very well!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

10-01-2009, 11:43 AM	#6
xjbones Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 850 My Photos 91 with lots of 01' parts Cherokee Year: 91 with lots of 01' parts Model: Cherokee Engine: 01' 4.0L Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: hp d44 Rear Axle: ford 9 inch Tires: 37'' mtr's Lift Specifications: real big Misc Accessories: lots of metal parts welded to it	thanks guys!! it is swollen a bit because of the broken toe. not too red more pink....i figured it should prob air out durring the day and i will rap it and put on antibiotic cream at night. when he is the house he is calm so he will be staying inside for a bit. my husky hates the idea of staying inside so it will be pretty easy to keep them separated and not acting all crazy when im at work. they act like wild beasts when they are together!! Last edited by xjbones; 10-01-2009 at 11:46 AM..

10-01-2009, 11:49 AM	#7
XJSETH CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,122 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: HP dana 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 with limited slip Tires: 33X12.50x15 BFG MT KM2 Lift Specifications: 6" mixed lift, 5.5" RE coils, 4.5" leafs w/ 2" shackle,pro comp shocks, Rc TB, crossover steerin Misc Accessories: extended brakelines,beer,boobs,BACON	having nothin to do with my dogs nails but when i had my beagle i got her fixed and we kept her gated in the kitchen with the lamp shade on her head. well we went to dinner one night and she took the shade off and chewed out the first layer of stitches oWWW so i got home and had to take her to emergency vet in parker. 75 initial fee with a the sedative and staples it was about 150!! not to bad but at 2:30 am and half drunk i was pissed. oh and it ruined the lady and I's date night, so no brown chicken brown cow. __________________ http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f36/fou...-thread-24914/ <----------CLICK THE LINKY YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO, DO YOU DARE CLICK IT? JUST CLICK IT ALREADY!!!

10-01-2009, 11:51 AM	#8
xjbones Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 850 My Photos 91 with lots of 01' parts Cherokee Year: 91 with lots of 01' parts Model: Cherokee Engine: 01' 4.0L Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: hp d44 Rear Axle: ford 9 inch Tires: 37'' mtr's Lift Specifications: real big Misc Accessories: lots of metal parts welded to it	i hate no brown chicken brown cow!!

10-01-2009, 12:09 PM	#9
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,770 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Me too!!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

10-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#11
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,770 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Wakey, wakey, eggs and rapey!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

10-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#12
xjbones Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 850 My Photos 91 with lots of 01' parts Cherokee Year: 91 with lots of 01' parts Model: Cherokee Engine: 01' 4.0L Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: hp d44 Rear Axle: ford 9 inch Tires: 37'' mtr's Lift Specifications: real big Misc Accessories: lots of metal parts welded to it	luckily i found it at 5 and had him all fixed up by 6 so..........yeah

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