Help! My ferret's nail turned brown and curled. What's happening?

I would wait a couple of days before clipping Bailey's broken nail so that hopefully there will be no additional bleeding. If Bailey starts to act painful, begins limping, or stops wanting to eat then I would recommend bringing him to see you vet so you can ensure there is no infection going on.

This can be a sign of a fungal infection of the nail base. If the nails do not appear normal it could also be a sign of certain autoimmune nail diseases. I would recommend seeing a veterinarian - ringworm is one type of fungus that could cause an infection and the treatment is very different from a yeast fungal infection so your veterinarian may want to run some tests. If there are changes to the nail or paw pads your veterinarian may want to take a sample for biopsy to rule out immune diseases like pemphigus.

Cuty’s foot looks very irritated and abnormal. I’d worry that she has an infection or a tumor that has caused her nails to fall off. I would recommend having a vet examine her foot right away. They might recommend an x-ray of her foot.

Sounds like there has either been some sort of traumatic incident, or there is some type of inflammatory / infectious process affecting the nail bed. Blackness at the nail bed that you are describing could potentially be pooled blood, or a sign of dying tissue. Tissue could die as a result of a crushing injury or from one of the above mentioned processes. I would recommend having Bella examined by a veterinarian to assess the area and make an appropriate treatment plan. Hope this makes sense.

This may be due to a nail bed infection, or a subungal (under the nail) bleeding due to the nail getting caught on something. It would be best to take Genna to a vet, so they can better evaluate this and help resolve it. Some of these cases require removal of the nail and she may need specific medication. For now, you can soak the foot in a little salt water for 15 minutes twice a day. This will help to draw out swelling and reduce infection. I hope that helps and Genna gets better soon.

Since you've already tried clipping the nail short and it's grown back, I recommend making an appointment with your vet. There is likely an underlying problem with the nail such as a fungal or bacterial infection that needs to be treated.

Hello my name is Dr. Shines and I am happy to help. The nail looks yellow and brittle from the photo. Most often this is due to an infection. Fungus can make nails look like this. I recommend to make an appointment with Elle's veterinarian. She'll get tested for fungus and likely get a medicated, pet safe, ointment. I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out with any additional questions.