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Offline spikesmom

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Re: Ripped nail question
« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2006, 03:13:16 pm »
Thanks for the info. I thought it was kind of over priced. It seems to be helping a little though he is sleeping now and not constantly licking it. He has ripped off all the bandages I put on though. I am just going to wipe it every couple hours to keep it clean.
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Re: Ripped nail question
« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2006, 03:34:21 pm »
If it still seems painful to him, you might consider spraying it with Bactine.  It's got a little bit of a numbing agent in it that seems to help.

That's what I kept putting on my little toe when I ripped the nail off it 3 years ago!

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Re: Ripped nail question
« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2006, 03:57:27 pm »
aloe for a blood stopper? i'll have to try that one.
do you just put a blob on or rub it in a bit?
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Re: Ripped nail question
« Reply #18 on: March 03, 2006, 11:58:29 pm »
Spikesmom-
Just wanted to say I feel for you. My kitty ripped her nail almost completly off last year and I was terrified!! The vet had to do emergency surgery and the recovery was awful! I had to  soak my poor kittie's foot 3 times a day (yes, he is a cat that HATES water) plus applying ointment, and wrapping, which lasted about 3 seconds before he kept tearing it off. I really wish I had some vet wrap around then! The drugs they gave him to fight infection and painkillers helped though. Your poor baby! I am so sorry for him  :(
Ps The buffered asprin should help. We used to give it to our Aussie for pain relief, vet told us to get it at walmart, it's cheaper.
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Re: Ripped nail question
« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2006, 07:02:22 pm »
Rachel how is your baby doing? I feel your pain because Bear just ripped off his front left dewclaw a few weeks back. Bandaging it and keeping it clean sucks but it will heal. There is no nail yet but it is healing nicely and he is doign great.
We're sending good thoughts and hoping for a quick recovery for both you and Spike.
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Re: Ripped nail question
« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2006, 09:48:31 pm »
He'd doing great today like it never happend actually. He keeps ripping the bandages off but I am wiping it as much as he will let me that is. When he sees me get the stuff he tends to run. But I am keeping an eye on it.there is no swelling or anything so I think it will be ok. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts.
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