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CAT NAIL INFECTION --PLEASE HELP
Hi my cat seems to have a nail infection but my dad refuses to go to the vet unless he recognizes that it is a serious matter. I don't know what it is but his two thumb nails are almost entirely dark brown which I'm assuming is blood + they look bigger than usual. What is your take on this situation???
Good for you for being concerned and seeking out answers, of course without seeing the paws/nails I can only try to picture what you are describing. The dew claw( thumb) is usually larger than the other claws and can be a darker color as well, are you noticing a pus like discharge or redness around the base of the claw? If not than I don't think there is anything to be alarmed about.
A very dark claw color is what is called the Quick inside the nails...an it is normal that these contain blood.
A very dark claw color is what is called the Quick inside the nails...an it is normal that these contain blood.
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