My cat Luna (3 years old) seems to have broken her nail in the last couple days. I took her to the vet yesterday but as she was “too difficult” they refused to examine her at all, let alone look at her nail and stated she’d need sedation which would cost £500. I have insurance but I’d rather not put her through such a stressful situation if it can be avoided. The broken part that was attached yesterday has come off on its own but the nail underneath seems to be splintered and there is a bit of dried blood underneath. What should i do? I’ve been trying to clean it with warm water and epsom salts but she despises water and will most definitely not let me soak her paw in it. I’ve also noticed a nail on her back paw that looks as though the bottom has been ripped off. Theres no bleeding though. Shes otherwise acting normally, doesn't seem to be in pain, no limping and it doesn't seem to be infected either. I’d greatly appreciate any advice as the vet was pretty much useless, didn’t tell me how to care for it or what to watch out for :/
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My cat Luna (3 years old) seems to have broken her nail in the last couple days. I took her to the vet yesterday but as she was “too difficult” they refused to examine her at all, let alone look at her nail and stated she’d need sedation which would cost £500. I have insurance but I’d rather not put her through such a stressful situation if it can be avoided. The broken part that was attached yesterday has come off on its own but the nail underneath seems to be splintered and there is a bit of dried blood underneath. What should i do? I’ve been trying to clean it with warm water and epsom salts but she despises water and will most definitely not let me soak her paw in it. I’ve also noticed a nail on her back paw that looks as though the bottom has been ripped off. Theres no bleeding though. Shes otherwise acting normally, doesn't seem to be in pain, no limping and it doesn't seem to be infected either. I’d greatly appreciate any advice as the vet was pretty much useless, didn’t tell me how to care for it or what to watch out for :/
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It doesn't sound like an emergency to me either, and I wouldn't be paying £700 to get her sedated for an examination. That amount should pay for full anaesthetic, bloods, fluids & x-ray - or at least it would here. It's more than I paid last year for a dental, and more than I paid for a breast lump removal & biopsy (ruptured milk duct) with fluids.
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