Cats nail

[aylin c]

I think my cats nail got ripped off now hes walking weird? Im not sure what to do i feel bad but luckily he has a appointment for it in 2 days.

 

[DeesCats]

Is it still bleeding a lot or has it slowed down?

Honestly I would call your vet to see if they can get you in earlier especially if it's still bleeding. I'm sure it's very painful for your cat and I also worry about it getting infected when the cat uses the litter box.

One of my cats had a very similar injury, completely ripping out the nail and I got him into the vet the next day and they ending up having to do a declaw procedure to remove that toe digit. He was fine after the surgery, got pain medication and antibiotics for a week and did well for the rest of his life.

Keep us posted on how he's doing.

 

[FeebysOwner]

I can't add anything more than what was suggested above. But, I wanted to welcome you to TCS, despite what brought you here.

 

[iPappy]

Poor thing, that looks painful
If you can't get into see the vet sooner, I would change his litter completely to shredded newspaper if you think he would use it.

 

[silent meowlook]

You can also buy pelleted paper litter at the pet store. He will keep it clean himself. It would be best to get him in to the vet, Sooner than later.

 

[aylin c]

You can also buy pelleted paper litter at the pet store. He will keep it clean himself. It would be best to get him in to the vet, Sooner than later.

i unfortunately cant afford the vet , they say it would be about $1,500. And now i'm not sure what to do. I think its getting infected too, started using hydrogen peroxide.

 

[DeesCats]

A aylin c Did you take her to the vet or just call them? Does your vet offer Care Credit so you can pay off the bill in increments instead of all at once?

I would avoid using hydrogen peroxide as it can damage the healthy tissue and is painful for the cat.

 

[silent meowlook]

Ok. No hydrogen peroxide. Don’t clean it. Use white shredded paper for litter. It will most likely heal on its own.

 

[iPappy]

Is there more than one vet clinic in your area? I've found the prices can vary greatly and you might find a vet who will see and treat this for much less.

 

[aylin c]

A aylin c Did you take her to the vet or just call them? Does your vet offer Care Credit so you can pay off the bill in increments instead of all at once?

I would avoid using hydrogen peroxide as it can damage the healthy tissue and is painful for the cat.

I'm not sure if they do. What about any povidone iodine? He still has a appointment on monday for his vaccinations so i will update once i talk to the vet about it.

 

[silent meowlook]

No, don’t put anything on it. Your cat will lick off anything on the nail and will get sick. Also a lot of topical medications are toxic to cats. Cats heal extremely well on their own.

 

[aylin c]

No, don’t put anything on it. Your cat will lick off anything on the nail and will get sick. Also a lot of topical medications are toxic to cats. Cats heal extremely well on their own.

Okay thank you i will not put anything on it. But the smell from the feet is normal or no?

 

[silent meowlook]

What kind of smell? Can you post another picture?

 

[aylin c]

Not sure it just smells funky.

This left pawpicture is his nail that got ripped off.

This right paw one i'm not sure what it is.

 

[silent meowlook]

Ok, wait is this two separate feet?

 

[silent meowlook]

He needs to be seen by a vet. It looks worse than it did initially. It also probably hurts.
What area are you in?
Also start a go fund me. Call local cat rescues and ask for advice to get vet care.
There is a page on this site that discusses what to do if you can’t afford vet care.

 

[FeebysOwner]

There is a page on this site that discusses what to do if you can’t afford vet care.

No Money For Vet Care? How To Find Help And Save Your Cat's Life - TheCatSite
Included in the article are national associations, and later some listings by state.

 

[aylin c]

I can try starting a gofundme. I will contact cat rescues.