I tthinnnkk my puppy's pinky toe is broken . He's a 5 month old beagle and i noticed he was bleeding from his foot. i rinsed and checked closer and saw the nail was all black and pointing in a slightly different direction than the other. Then called all the vets in town because i was freaking out about what to do (first dog ever) and they said to wash it with salt water, and give him children tylenol for the pain. Then i read on the internet to wrap it in gauze which worked for about 2 minutes. Anyways, i couldnt bring him to the vet because i had absolutely no money at that time.
He wimpers when he accidentily taps his toe or something, so i know theres something wrong. But he can walk and stuff without a limp, and run around. I guess that doesnt matter much, but im just wondering what my options are here. Do i absoluelty HAVE to take him to the vet? or is there something i can do myself? If it is broken, will it like, hurt for life??? I really do want to take him to the vet but its just so expensive i dont know if i can do it; you know its christmas soon and i wont be able to buy anything for my familly. Its just the worst time ever, any help would be greeeeaatly appreciated!!!
He wimpers when he accidentily taps his toe or something, so i know theres something wrong. But he can walk and stuff without a limp, and run around. I guess that doesnt matter much, but im just wondering what my options are here. Do i absoluelty HAVE to take him to the vet? or is there something i can do myself? If it is broken, will it like, hurt for life??? I really do want to take him to the vet but its just so expensive i dont know if i can do it; you know its christmas soon and i wont be able to buy anything for my familly. Its just the worst time ever, any help would be greeeeaatly appreciated!!!