I was just cleaning the floor when i noticed the area around Arthur's cage was covered with blood. At first i thought it might be urine as he had a red apple last night and we all know how bunny pee changes depending on what they eat but it was definately blood coming from his front paw. I had a look and it seems that one of his nails is missing (the one on the inside of the paw). I have bathed it and dried it but i really cant afford an emergency vet (always on a sunday!). He doesn't seem to be in any pain and is walking on it happily without any sign of a limp. I have confined him to his bed/cage on a clean, dry towel and he's happily munching. Is there anything else i should do? What are the signs of infection (i think i know obviously but you can never be too sure)?
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Missing nail
- Thread starter JadedRed
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SmokyJoe78
Mama Doe
I would just keep an eye on it, maybe bathe it with cooled boiled water?
I'm not sure about the signs of infection, but I guess swelling would be something to watch for?
I think he'll be fine tho - one of mine lost a nail last summer and was ok - it just bleeds a lot:shock: - I just bathed it and kept an eye on him - no vets!
I'm not sure about the signs of infection, but I guess swelling would be something to watch for?
I think he'll be fine tho - one of mine lost a nail last summer and was ok - it just bleeds a lot:shock: - I just bathed it and kept an eye on him - no vets!
Much easier to prevent than cure.
Happy Hopping
Wise Old Thumper
It's okay, clean it with warm water and q-tip. Then dip the broken nail with styptic powder (Safari)
this happens a few times in the past 10 yr. in some of my buns because I was afraid of cutting down their nails
to avoid nail being too long, do this:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=165483
this happens a few times in the past 10 yr. in some of my buns because I was afraid of cutting down their nails
to avoid nail being too long, do this:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=165483
