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My kitty's claw was ingrown...now it is an odd color at the base?
I noticed several months back that one of my cat's front claws had become ingrown. I took her to the vet and they told me that she had injured it somehow. To keep an eye on this claw in particular, it will have a tendency to grow that way from now on. Well, I just went to clip her claws tonight and in a short time her 5th nails on both feet had become ingrown and the base of the nail is now a reddish brown. I know that I need to take her to the vet, just wondering if anyone can shed some light on what is causing the discoloration.
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- GeneLLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Any abnormal discoloration or drastic change in color is a pretty good sign of infection...
you know what you have to do.
- 1 decade ago
She has an infection. Take her to see the vet and inquire about getting these nails removed for good. It would cost you a little, but save you and your kitty from further pain. You'll save more in the long run.
Source(s): I'm a vet tech - ?Lv 71 decade ago
It sounds like it might be bruising the pad at the base of the nail. Could that be it?
