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Seb&Robin
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 My Ig lost a toe nail!

Sassy lost one of her toe nails on her hind foot. I think she must have just got it caught on something and ripped it off. I am keeping it clean and wrapped so no dirt gets in it. But I can see the very base of where the nail starts to grow from. I am wondering if it will grow back? What do you guys think?



05/20/12  01:00pm

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JessiM
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  Message To: Seb&Robin   In reference to Message Id: 2266980


 My Ig lost a toe nail!

if the whole nail was ripped out, it may not grow back.. but if it does it will take many months to grow.

just keep it clean till it heals.. :)

good luck



05/21/12  09:30am

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Lloydene
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  Message To: Seb&Robin   In reference to Message Id: 2266980


 My Ig lost a toe nail!

I, myself, would not wrap it, just make sure to keep it clean like you are doing. Open air tends to make things heal faster.
If you can see any of the cuticle then probabilities are that it will grow back. May not be straight though.



05/21/12  01:35pm


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