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I would clean it then sock it up after air drying for a bit this way less infection

keeps her from over cleaning protects it from further injury it's so painful when it's

open and bumped. Claw wounds are serious if infected things can turn very serious in 

a short time.
 
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You mean I should have her declawed? I really think it was a freak incident. Her claw got caught on something (rug maybe?) And it was torn off when she took off or something. Are you saying her claws are a hindrance to her?
No!  I definitely do not think you should have your cats declawed.

I was referring to your post from last week where you were asking about declawing experiences.  I would think that seeing how painful it is to have anything done to the claws and how important they are to your cat would be a clear indicator NOT to declaw.  I was just asking if this experience had swayed your decision.  You didn't post what you had decided in the other thread.  Anyway, this is irrelevant and I'm sorry my point wasn't clear.  

Don't declaw.  Please keep us posted after the vet.
 
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I am not plan to declaw but if it's something serious like a bad staph infection i wouldn't really have a choice. I do not think the bone is infected just the claw itself.
 
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Indy finally got an appointment tonight so will see what the vet says. Poor girl.
 
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Indy got a shot of convenea to look after the infection she was not happy with the vet after that. She screamed when the vet did it. I don't think she likes needles.

I'm supposed to soak her paw in Epsom salt once a day to keep the pain down.

Any idea how to make the Epsom solution? How many parts salt to water
 

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I'm supposed to soak her paw in Epsom salt once a day to keep the pain down.

Any idea how to make the Epsom solution? How many parts salt to water
When one of our cats recently had some trouble with his toes, we were told to use 1/2 cup of Epsom salt per 1 gallon of water.  But if our math is correct (which is debatable!), that worked out to 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt per 2 cups of water to fit in the little container we used.  But your vet's office is probably way more reliable than our fuzzy math. ;-)
 
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Just an update been doing the Epsom soak (1/4 cup salt and 2 cups warm water) daily and Indy's nail bed is doing much better. Today there was no smell it's still a bit oozy though. Clear now not white. She is extending her claws now.
 

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Indy got a shot of convenea to look after the infection she was not happy with the vet after that. She screamed when the vet did it. I don't think she likes needles.

I'm supposed to soak her paw in Epsom salt once a day to keep the pain down.

Any idea how to make the Epsom solution? How many parts salt to water
Epsom salt is an absolutely brilliant 'cure-all', cheers for inadvertently reminding me of it.  I'd never have considered it for cat use.  I have a 25 kilo sack in my kitchen for bath, cleaning, medicinal & plant use.  

HOWEVER, it is a super strong laxative.  If you're feeling bunged up, just 2 teaspoons will get you flowing again.  So, imagine what it would do to Indy if she accidentally swallows a load.  It's an excellent idea for you to use it though!  I'm just warning you to treat it with care.
 
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Epsom salt is an absolutely brilliant 'cure-all', cheers for inadvertently reminding me of it.  I'd never have considered it for cat use.  I have a 25 kilo sack in my kitchen for bath, cleaning, medicinal & plant use.  

HOWEVER, it is a super strong laxative.  If you're feeling bunged up, just 2 teaspoons will get you flowing again.  So, imagine what it would do to Indy if she accidentally swallows a load.  It's an excellent idea for you to use it though!  I'm just warning you to treat it with care.
Didn't know about the laxative effect I was just following my vet's instructions. I don't let Indy drink it or anything and I dry her off after.
 

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It looks like it will be fine in no time to me.  In future, try not to panic about infections and abscesses (which it might have well been), soaking or washing in sea salt (or Epsom salt) water should ALWAYS be your 1st port of call.  

Are you guys suggesting that litter caused this?  What is yesterday's news? 

I have only just joined this thread, lured in by the Epsom salts reference, by the way.
 

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Epsom salts is a fancy way of saying pure magnesium.  So, if you're 'magnesium deficient' then get some down you.  Just be aware that you'll need to be nearby a loo, and not go out trekking in the jungle.  Magnesium is fantastic for muscle pain.   Soak aching feet in it and bathe in it for backache.  It's quite "heady" though and soaking in an Epsom salt bath can make you kind of "drift away"............
 

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Oh, just one further magnesium note:  

Your vet will have prescribed it because it has a 'drawing' action, and draws out abcess fluid and infectious pus from wounds.  Also used for bringing excruciatingly painful abcesses and boils to a head, so they're able to be 'burst' to release the yuck.  This drawing action can be applied throughout the body, so if you imagine the diarrhoea as being drawn from the body, rather than 'pushed' through it, which is what most other laxatives do.  It draws toxins from your body and can greatly help with colds and flu type of infections if you bathe in it.  It's also fabulous for your skin, drawing out impurities and clearing acne.  Plus, it even helps to release the pressure of clenching teeth by drawing them back (not noticeably though if you were to look in your mouth).  It's incredibly cheap if you don't buy a brand.  

And there the magnesium lesson endeth   
 
 

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Didn't know about the laxative effect I was just following my vet's instructions. I don't let Indy drink it or anything and I dry her off after.
You might try a quick rinse cycle after the Epsom salt soak to cut down on the laxative effect in case she licks her paws.

Worked for us, anyway.

Glad to hear that Indy is doing better, and hope she continues to improve!  Sending good vibes your way. 
 

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Glad to hear she's doing well! Sounds like she's healing nicely! It also sounds like she really did need the antibiotics.
 
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Another update. Indy's claw is growing back now. She has a thin claw covering the top of the quick now
 

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I was playing with Indy when I noticed two of her toes stuck together I took a wet paper towel and cleaned it up thinking it was just poop she stepped in. Her toes managed to separate but her claw was missing and she whined when I touched the area. I also noticed an odd oder in the area. Is it possible she caught it on her scratcher and stepped in poo and now it's infected?

I am unable to get to the vet because they are closed for the weekend. Will she be fine if I keep cleaning the area?
Your cat's breath probably smells exactly like her wound. If it doesnt smell like death, decaying fish, or something of that nature, it's the smell of her spit because shes been licking it.

Keep it dry and clean, wrap the area for a day if she gets into anything too messy often. Neosporin isnt bad bad for your pet, its an antibiotic so it should, in lue of vet care, reduce if not end any infection. At this point, it doesn't look infected. You should be worried if puss and non-scab crust start to form around the wound, coupled with redness and swollen skin around it. Pain is typical of tramatic injuries. You're doing great. If her behavior changes, like appetite and sudden lethargy, then you may also need to seak medical care. My cat constantly over scratches the doors and scratching posts, leaving his nail bed raw and cracked, so this is what i've always done. He usually feels better with the neosporine or avasaline barrier over the sore spot, he limps less.
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This thread is 4 years old now. Her claw has long since healed and she has a brand new healthy claw now and has had a new one for years.
 
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