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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / August 2006Cat Claw Ripped Out
Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of his front claws? My cat seems to have ripped out one of the claws on his front left paw. Until last night he had seemed fine even after this happened. He wasn't limping, was still very playful, and still continued to jump up onto things just like normal. Then last night he jumped up into the chair next to me one time and immediately began to cry like he was in pain. Now he has a noticeable limp, and while he still wants to play and run around I can tell that it is bothering him. Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? Please take him to the vet. It is probably infected. How would you feel if you ripped out a finger nail? > Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of his > front claws? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? Take him to the vet. He may need to be put on an antibiotic f to guard against infection and if to badly injured it might need to be wrapped to keep out dirt and such like when it uses litter box. My furbabies http://members.aol.com/larrystark/ >Please take him to the vet. It is probably infected. How would you >feel if you ripped out a finger nail? >> Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of his >> front claws? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> >> Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? That was my gut instinct as well, I was just hoping that there was maybe something that I could do for him. I will work on getting him an appointment. >Take him to the vet. He may need to be put on an antibiotic f to >guard against infection and if to badly injured it might need to be [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >>> >>> Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? You will be doing the best you can for it by takeing it to the vet ASAP. Our prayers and purrs are on the way for you and your baby. Good luck. My furbabies http://members.aol.com/larrystark/ >That was my gut instinct as well, I was just hoping that there was maybe >something that I could do for him. I will work on getting him an appointment. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >>>> >>>> Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? > That was my gut instinct as well, I was just hoping that there was maybe > something that I could do for him. I will work on getting him an appointment. When that happened to our cat we used some antisceptic cream made for dogs and cats, before we took her to the vet. However, our cat never appeared to be in pain, although there was some blood from the nail bed. The vet said just to leave it alone unless there were signs of infection, although he did put something else on it. We never knew how she ripped the claw out, and it did grow back. I agree, take him to the vet just to make sure it's not infected and doesn't become infected later. -yngver I would take him in as an emergency and not "work on getting him an appointment". Cats cover up pain and your cat is showing it - which must mean that it is bad. > That was my gut instinct as well, I was just hoping that there was maybe > something that I could do for him. I will work on getting him an appointment. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >>> > >>> Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? >Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet? There aren't any home remedies other than keeping the cat inside and quiet. You ought to take your cat to the vet if the wound is still bleeding or if it looks swollen or infected. Cats can aggravate the wound if they bite or lick it. An e-collar could be needed to keep the cat from bothering the wound. Antibiotics could be needed to treat an infection. Bud  SignatureThe night is just the shadow of the Earth. On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:33:56 GMT, "Bgarland2011 <u25195@uwe> wrote > Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet There aren't any home remedies other than keeping the cat inside an quiet. You ought to take your cat to the vet if the wound is stil bleeding or if it looks swollen or infected. Cats can aggravate th wound if they bite or lick it. An e-collar could be needed to kee the cat from bothering the wound. Antibiotics could be needed t treat an infection Bu -- The night is just the shadow of the Earth On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:33:56 GMT, "Bgarland2011 <u25195@uwe> wrote > Is there anything to be done besides take him to the vet There aren't any home remedies other than keeping the cat inside an quiet. You ought to take your cat to the vet if the wound is stil bleeding or if it looks swollen or infected. Cats can aggravate th wound if they bite or lick it. An e-collar could be needed to kee the cat from bothering the wound. Antibiotics could be needed t treat an infection Bu -- The night is just the shadow of the Earth > Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of his > front claws? This is called an avulsed nail. It needs to be surgically removed. -L. my sisters rabbit did the exact same thing and we took it to the vet, a bandage was applied to keep it clean and she was given anti biotics, I take it your little fur ball will prob need the same. would be sore id say, breaking a nail to the quick and hitting it off something is sore enough never mind having to walk around on it lol >> Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of >> his [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -L. >> Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of his >> front claws? That happened to my cat and I didn't notice it until it started to smell, which of course indicated infection. I took him to the vet and he was going to declaw that toe but I told him just to clean it up. The bandage lasted about two hours before kitty was able to get it off, but during the next few days I watched it closely and cleaned it a couple times a day with Betadine. It healed up fine, a new claw grew out, and there is no sign of the injury. > >> Is there anything that can be done for a cat that has ripped out one of his > >> front claws? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > It healed up fine, a new claw grew out, and there is no sign of the injury. Yes, when this happened to our cat, the vet said she might have to declaw her on that one toe. I really didn't want to do that, and just as with your cat, the toe healed fine and the new claw that grew out looks perfectly normal. I'd never rush into declawing if it can be avoided, even if it's just one toe. -yngver
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