nail splitting

wgroves · Dec 28, 2013

Chewy's nails seem to split frequently and look funny when growing back. They don't seem to bleed when this happens, or cause him any discomfort. Anyone have any thoughts on what may be causing it? His nails don't seem fragile when trimming....they are pretty hard.

davidh · Dec 28, 2013

Maybe try to Dremel them instead of clipping them to see if that helps.

Alice Kable · Dec 28, 2013

I'm wondering if it could be caused from a vitamin or mineral deficiency. I have no experience with this!

wgroves · Dec 28, 2013

Thank you....may have to try dremel.

2bullymama · Dec 30, 2013

can you post a picture of them.... I'm interested to see

wgroves · Dec 31, 2013

Here is a photo...not looking as bad as they do sometimes

2bullymama · Dec 31, 2013

wgroves said:
Here is a photo...not looking as bad as they do sometimesView attachment 2030

they really do curl under - the dremel should help with it

wgroves · Dec 31, 2013

We'll see how he reacts to it....lol took 2 years to be able to cut his nails without someone holding him

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wgroves · Jan 2, 2014

Finally got in to see vet. Brittle nails is the diagnosis. Dremel recommended by vet too. Also recommended puttinv knox gelatin on his food. Anyone used gelatin before? Wondering how much to use....chewy is @ 28 - 30 #