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Rescued pug with nail issue

Posted By Mztracy (Grand Rapids, Mi, USA) on 12/26/2009

Hi there . . . I need help for my rescued pug. His previous owner allowed one of his nails to grow to the point of growing right into his underpaw,and I can't afford to take him to the vet right now. It's very sensitive, and I'm sure very painful. He limps when going up or down stairs, and growls when I try to get a closer look. Can I buy one of the scissor like clippers and cut his nail when he's asleep? Then use one of the suggested remedies to stop the blood that I'm guessing will follow?

Please, any suggestions you may have will be greatly appreciated. You can email me at: [email protected]

Thanks so much!

Replied by Karen (Calgary) on 07/01/2014

My little Chihuahua / Dashchund cross had the same thing happen to her. It was her left rear paw that had grown around and right back into her paw pad. I noticed the swelling first. I cut the nail and pulled out the overgrowth. I put on some Manuka Honey on it as well as some Oil of Wild Oregano. A few days later it was less swollen but not healed yet. So I got out my "big guns" and used a Castor Oil Pack on the paw for 45 mins or so and voila! This morning we woke up and she is all healed. She is currently not speaking to me and is hiding downstairs under the bed, but she's not speaking to me with a perfectly healthy paw. I luv her and this site!! Thank you, Earth Clinic!

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