I clipped my cockatiels nails and clipped one much to close. It's bleeding. I've used flour to stop bleeding. What do I need to do now???
2007-01-06 05:13:52 · 18 answers · asked by lilmisstickletoo 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
the bleeding stopped. I just needed to know if there was anything else I needed to do. It was on the to nail not the foot or leg. Scared the crap out of me. I think she is fine though. No more bleeding.
2007-01-06 05:21:29 · update #1
When the lose alot of blood it can kill them-they are tiny so what may seem like a little blood to u may be a lot for her/him. Check on it often and make sure it's acting normal-give her some parsley,broccolli,boiled eggs...etc...to get her iron back -I'm glad she's ok now.
2007-01-07 08:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oye I hate when that happens. One time my little cockatiel tore off his entire nail. Naturally I freaked out. What I did learn though was that if you have a product called quickstop which can be bought at most pet stores, it will help to clot the blood and stop the bleeding. If quickstop is not available, then cornstarch or flour clot the blood really well. The only thing I don't like about these two is that these substances kinda sting the bird. Quickstop is not suppose to do that. Just dip the nail or sprinkle any of these ingredients then your good to go. If its really serious run to the vet, but for bleeding nails and blood feathers you shouldn't panic. My little guy was fine after I dipped his nail in quickstop and created a bandage. Took a couple of weeks for his nail to grow back but he was fine. Best of luck hon!
2007-01-06 09:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Next time you clip them have some super glue handy and put that on the end of the nail to stop the bleeding. A bar or soap will also work, just rake the end of the nail over it.
2007-01-06 05:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by manetna2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its just like when you get a cut, the bleeding stops and the bird will live. flour was a good idea. to prevent it from happening again do not clip them so short or see a vet or pet store for special clippers and other tools
2007-01-06 05:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you cut the nails next time, look closely and you will see a very slight color change from where the nail still has blood to where it doesn't. if in doubt cut it too long and you can always cut off a little more.
superglue, melted wax ,and soap work well as a temp bandage. flour will soak up the blood and help it clot.
2007-01-06 06:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by chris r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there is nothing that you can do now. Dont use flour anymore cause it eventally makes the cockatiels skin really really dry.. just think if you cut your nail to short...what would you do?
2007-01-06 05:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep a good watch on it and make sure it doesnt start again from her perching and walking about...keep her quiet for a while to make sure everything has clotted ok..Id also keep an eye on the nail to make sure it doesnt look like it may be getting too sore or infected the next week or so....otherwise, seems good to go!
2007-01-06 05:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by THINK about it. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If necessary, cover the wound with gauze pads and hold firm pressure on the wound for two minutes. Leave the gauze on. If cut is on leg or feet, apply antibiotic ointment, then bandage loosely. If cuts are on the body, cover with gauze and appropriate size sock, (cut hole in toe of sock for head and holes for legs Do not bandage over styptic powder
2007-01-06 05:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by Emie86 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a guy, and privately, I don't like long nails. I know a lot of like lengthy, painted nails cause they're "so pretty", but I don't like them.
2017-03-01 08:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little bit of toe nail is fine... but I agree along with you. Long nails are kinda low.
2017-01-26 21:54:42 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋