How do i trim my dogs nails? They are black nails so i cant see the pink vein! Also if i did accidentially cut to far how do i stop the blood? Would i need to take him to the vet?
2006-10-30 07:54:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The easiset way to know that you aren't going to hurt your dog, is to trim the portion after the curve..there is no 'quick' there..then wait a week, and trim again, as each time you trim, the quick moves further back, up the nail..
If you should trim too far, just putting a little flour or cornstarch on it will stop the bleeding.
2006-10-30 07:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The quick is short if the dog's nails have always been kept trimmed. But if they have been neglected, as the nail gets longer, so does the quick. It can easily reach the point where it is necessary to have the vet anesthetize the dog, cut back the nails, and cauterize the bleeding quicks. If your dog has at least one light-colored nail, you can see where the quick ends. It will be about the same on all the nails. If all the nails are black, trim a nail as little as you can, and look at the cut surface. It will be light - look for a dark pinpoint in the center. That is the quick. Trim a tiny bit at a time until you see the pinpoint, then stop. Before you start, get Quik-Stop at the pet supply store or a vet. Put a little of the powder into a bottle cap. If you nick a quick, touch the bloody tip into the powder, which will stop the bleeding.
2016-03-28 01:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog also has black nails, the first few times we had a groomer trim back the nails that way we could get a visual of about how far back they need to be trimmed. If you cut the blood vein, you do not need to take the dog to the vet unless you cant get the bleeding to stop. Go to your local pet store and pick up a product called Quick Stop. This is a powder substance that will clot the bleeding and make it stop.
You can avoid having to trim the nails often if you take the dog on walks more frequently. The cement will naturally trim the nails down.
2006-10-30 08:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by racha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"m a dog grooming... I also find this very difficult bc don't want to hurt the dog, best thing to do if there not really long just trim the point of so the nail is flat at top and keep them trimmed evey week. If you do cut them to short use flour to clog the bleeding or you can buy a product at a pet store but flour work's same. There no reason to take them to vet, it well stop bleeding.
2006-10-30 07:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by nfld_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black nails are difficult, and take time to get better at clipping. You need to have Quickstop or Styptic Powder on hand. That will stop the bleeding. You can find it at most pet stores. Also, go to your vet for a nail trim visit. Have the vet show you how to do it!! They will teach you if you ask them. That way, you have a professional show you the right way to do it. It's just too hard to describe it in a letter
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2006-10-30 07:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by Astro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the answers are just too funny! You cannot kill your dog if you cut the nails too short. I would just cut a little snip at a time to be sure that you aren't cutting them too much. If you cut into the quick, simply put some pressure on the foot and it will stop bleeding - even if no pressure is applied, your dog will not bleed to death - I promise! You can also use a dremmel on your dog's nails and it has the same affect as cutting in addition to getting rid of the sharp edges. Good Luck - if you need more info - please feel free to contact me!
2006-10-30 09:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the person above who said just cut the thinner part that starts after the curve. You should be able to tell. My dog has black nails and Ive hit quick a couple times, it happens. Just get some styptic(sp?) powder it will clot it right up. The other thing you can do is get a cordless dremmel tool and grind them down.
2006-10-30 08:02:12 · answer #7 · answered by Matt O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take the dog to the vet to get it's nails trimmed, you can also take him to a groomer. It's very affordable, like 7$, and you won't have to worry about messing it up.
2006-10-30 08:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by hot like me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the nails are really long now, you may want to have the vet do them for you...watch the vet.
I like dremel tools..it is slow and helps cauterize.
If you study the nail, the very end usually has a slight hook. If you are going to clip, do a bit at a time.
2006-10-31 04:24:32 · answer #9 · answered by Marna O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is scarry cutting black nails! You could try holding the nail over a flashlight, but it takes two people to do this. My vet only charged 9 bucks to do it for me. If you do it yourself and cut to far, dip the nail in cornstarch. Best of luck!
2006-10-30 07:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋