Bad nail break (warning - graphic picture attached)

[BG and Gavin]

Poor Gav broke a nail very badly last night and a great deal of the quick is exposed.  I had no idea anything was wrong except I caught him licking his paw.  No blood or anything. I am soaking it in Epson salts twice a day and kept a sock on it overnight to keep him from licking.  We also forwent our walk today in favour of a car ride.  Any other advice?  We have a vet appointment on Monday for preventatives, so it can be checked then.

pic 1 the nail

pic 2 more concerned about the sock than anything

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

So glad it's better! 

[Bonnie and Kona]

This is wonderful news. PHEW!!! Give Gavin a big kiss and go rest your weary head.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

OMD-(Owww My Doodle)

This has happened here several times.  I even broke the mirror off the car when I pulled out of the driveway because I was in a rush.  Long story...

The last time this happened to Spud, the vet walked in with powder and a pliers

He took that hanging nail and ripped it the rest of the way off. Quickly.  It just cant hang there because it rips more?  I would not have done that and....  Owww. 

Sorry Gavin.  OWWW

[Stella]

Glad to hear it is improving!!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Just seeing this new. What a horrible thing to happen but glad to know it's healing well now.

[BG and Gavin]

Thanks everyone.  It is 100% better now :)