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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?
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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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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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