we used peroxide and neosporin then wrapped it. this happened last night. he is still bleeding. it's not alot. we even dipped his foot in flour to stop the bleeding last night. it didn't work very well.
2006-12-15 23:43:06 · 9 answers · asked by punkbun03 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
we used peroxide neosporin and wrapped it.we dipped it in flour to stop the bleeding. it didn't work. he is able to run on three legs.the bleeding isn't that bad.
2006-12-15 23:47:26 · update #1
Hi, I KNOW this one.. been there , done that!
you need to get a product called blood stop or something like that (don't know where you live).You can find it at any pet shop. It is styptic swabs or powder for dogs. (ferric subsulfate and benzocaine). If the styptic does not work, you are going to have to go to the vets to get it cauterized to make it stop.
Pick up some Bitter Apple while you are out because there is no way he is going to leave it alone. Also, get some extra tape from the vet (the kind you can use on fur) and tape an old sock over the foot for a day to keep it dry. It should be ok by tomorrow, but keep from walking him on pavement because it can re-open it. Good luck!- dd
2006-12-16 00:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by dedum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a dog groomer and vet tech, I've seen my share of torn or otherwise bleeding nails. Nails can be stopped from bleeding in a variety of ways. We use QuikStop in the shop (a ferric subsulfate mix expressly designed to stop bleeding and available at your local pet shop), but for a nail that opens up once a customer has gotten home, we recommend using flour or cornstarch or even powdered sugar. Take a small amount and press it into the bleeding nail. The object is to give the clotting substances in the blood something to hang on to and clot. Once the bleeding has stopped, you can use super glue to coat the tip so it's less likely to break open and start bleeding again. (Super glue is actually used by vets instead of stitches for some wounds.) The worst risk of a bleeding torn nail is infection since dogs walk through all sorts of things when outdoors. Keep it covered until it's well healed. If there's any sign of infection - fever, lethargy, etc., see the vet, pronto!
2006-12-16 00:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by CS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog, Jack, has torn his nail off, twice and it stopped bleeding by the end of the night.
It sounds like Kelso needs to go to the vet. He might have damage the quick when the nail was torn.
2006-12-16 01:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by slrice_57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap and water is best for germs then put the Neosporin back on it, wrap it back up with a loose fitting bandage. He'll be okay.
2006-12-15 23:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by MsFancy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take the dog to the vet
2006-12-15 23:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by calis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It probably hurts a bit,, you should take him to the vet.
2006-12-15 23:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
VET IF HE BLEEDS TO MUCH YOU KNOW WHAT COULD HAPPEN DONT YOU?
2006-12-15 23:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by bailey4mail 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take him to the vet.
2006-12-15 23:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by Zee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Leave it alone.
2006-12-16 00:04:57 · answer #9 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋