Does this require a vet visit?

[motzie]

I would just keep an eye on it at this point. If you can wash it, that might help. I use a kids antiseptic wash for things like this.

[achi]

Nov 24, 2015 17:14:46 GMT -5 luckydog said:

Wash it, keep an eye on it. Maybe put a sock over that paw to keep it protected, especially outside. Unless you have dog booties, use those.

This. If she seems bothered by it or it gets smelly/oozy/inflamed then I'd take her in.

[fayeelle]

I would guess nail bed if you can't see any visable puncture or laceration on her pawpad. Clean it up and then keep her from licking at it

[gibbinator]

Infection would be the main concern, so keep an eye on it and if she does start favouring it she'll probably need an antibiotic shot. You could also try putting an antibiotic ointment on it now and covering it somehow so she doesn't lick it off.

Funny, we just had the same thing happen with one of our cats bleeding all over the place from a wound by his nail. We did end up taking him to the vet though since the cause was a cat fight so there was all kinds of infection possibilities. All they did was give him an antibiotic shot and check him over for other wounds.