My tortoise broke its nails

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My tortoise fell a few minutes ago from the bed and it broke 2 of her nails and it’s bleeding what can I do please??



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[Crush da Baum]

If the nails brake at a certain point they will bleed. They will grow back but I would try to keep it from getting infected. I am not a professional so I do not know if you should go to the vet. Just try to stop it from happening again. I know it is fun to bring you tort with you on your bed but be careful. My tort fell from my couch a year ago onto the hardwood and chipped his marginal scute. I felt soo bad and never did it again. Now I just lay on the carpet with a pillow so he can't fall.

 

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My tortoise fell down from the bed and broke its nails and it’s bleeding can someone please tell me what to do?????View attachment 291729

 

[Yvonne G]

For the future, everyone should have styptic powder in their first aid kit. It's a substance that causes bleeding to stop.

I've heard one can also use flour, but I've never tried it.

 

[Crush da Baum]

@Tom

 

[lololol]

If the nails brake at a certain point they will bleed. They will grow back but I would try to keep it from getting infected. I don't think it warrants a vet visit or concern but I am not a professional. Just try to stop it from happening again. I know it is fun to bring you tort with you on your bed but be careful. My tort fell from my couch a year ago onto the hardwood and chipped his marginal scute. I felt soo bad and never did it again. Now I just lay on the carpet with a pillow so he can't fall.

So i tried to sanitize it and wipe off the blood should I do anything else for now?

 

[Yvonne G]

Keep your tortoise off the bed and in her enclosure. It's a much healthier place for her, and a whole lot safer.

 

[Crush da Baum]

I would remove any hanging nail unless it is still attached and keep it clean. I do not think there is anything else besides wait and be careful. It will grow back.

 

[lololol]

I would remove any hanging nail unless it is still attached and keep it clean. I do not think there is anything else besides wait and be careful. It will grow back.

Thank you so much?? I’m just panicking for now so i keep on asking questions lol sorry

 

[Crush da Baum]

Thank you so much?? I’m just panicking for now so i keep on asking questions lol sorry

Don't worry. These things happen. It will heal with time. I kept thinking I was a bad keeper so I just want to tell you not to feel that way. It was just an accident and your little tort is fine.

 

[Srmcclure]

For the future, everyone should have styptic powder in their first aid kit. It's a substance that causes bleeding to stop.

I've heard one can also use flour, but I've never tried it.

You can use flour. I'm a dog groomer and in a pinch that works not as well, but similarly

 

[Ink]

Just remember everyone makes mistakes. Just try to learn from it. Good luck!