A member asked:

My cat got his nail stuck in between my nail and skin of my finger. 1 week later, my finger has been throbbing and feels swollen. how can i treat this?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Remove : You need to remove the cat's nail from under your skin and possibly get an antibiotic for infection.

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DOCTOR: See a doctor to make sure you do not have a infection or something remaind stuck in the wound.

Answered 3/31/2014

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