flaky / split nails

[xtine]

I’ve noticed that Fritz has the odd nail that is splitting or flaking right at the ends.. Isn’t the first time I’ve noticed it.. just wondering if it is a sign that he is lacking something in his diet?  :confused:

[kizkiznobite]

more info xtine…just happening…all nails or not…when on a surface of a certain sort…when not…when damp or not..etc etc

suz…whats this called then  🙂

[Mudgie]

lupoid onychodystrophy  ;D  ???

[Anonymous]

Cass occasionally get that when she does 3-point turns at 85mph.  :canadian:

[kizkiznobite]

;D

what the lupoid or the onychodystrophy  😀 😀

[SuzAndTheDiva]

ummmm……………..fritz needs a manicure – sorry not on my list of services  :nono:  :tease:

Seriously – no idea Bev  :-[

[xtine]

is on some not all of his nails.. will try and get a pic to show you… is almost like layers are peeling off on some of them  ???

[Lucyr]

Could be an interesting thread as my Akita has flaky nails and I did give in and resort to her having her dew claw taken off as it started to cause problems and looked like we were heading down the route to infection.

I was wondering if she needed any supplement of any type or if she just had poor quality nails?  None of our other dogs have ever suffered.

Lucy

[Sweetypye]

Ask your vet, although there a number of conditions that result in brittle nails and their shedding, some help may be available via biotin supplements however it is best to consult your vet.

[Kerry_and_Beau]

funny this should pop up but i have noticed beaus dew claws are getting a little flaky/cracked, they are looking like the cat’s when she is about ready to shed a layer…if that makes sense  :ok: (love these new smiley’s they’re great)

[Anonymous]

You can give Biotin It is used in the equine world to encourage good hoof formation. When i started using this I used the only type on the market which was for horses, but now Gold label now make on specifically for dogs

[kizkiznobite]

it may also be normal shedding…happens with some breeds when full moult in flow…

[SuzAndTheDiva]

sp what is it called?  ;D

[Lucyr]

Kiz…could explain why my Akita’s nails aren’t good at the mo, she has been blowing her coat since just before Crufts and it still hasn’t completely finished….very unlike the breed!

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