Cut my dogs nails too short and now it's really bleeding?

Question

Is there anything i can do to stop the bleeding
when should i really start worrying. will it clot on it's own?

1105pm
The bleeding has stopped after what has seems like at least an hr
Thank you guys for your input.. I was very scared.
Your advice will be followed.
Thanks again....the baby is ok and sleeping for now

Answer 1

The dog isnt going to bleed to death. If you didnt have any Stypic powder in the house when you began, your basically going to have to leave it alone. If you dont want the blood everywhere. Hold the paw with a warm, wettened towel. press your finger with the towel directly onto the nail and hold it there for about 2 to 5 minutes. Then slowly and gently remove the towel and pressure. Next time before cutting, buy some cheap stypic powder or Quickstop. Also becareful how far your cutting. You should only be cutting the tips off if the claw is black. If the claw is white you can clearly see the pink toe and totally avoid it. If you continue cutting there toe:
#1 you can ruin and destroy the nail where it doesnt grow back, and cause cronic pain in that foot because of it. (not if you only do it minor once)
# 2 the dog is going to HATE getting his nails clipped you going to give him a nail cutting complex!!!
Watch your babies tooties, they are very sensitive!!! OUCHY
good luck!

Answer 2

In your case, if the bleeding doesn't stop on it's own, or the dog continues to cry and/or limps, I would call your vet. Cutting the nails too short is more common than a pet owner would like. They key is to trim only the tips, but do it often. There is a liquid treatment you can get at the pet store to immediately stop bleeding when it happens. I aways have my dog's nails trimmed at the groomers or the vet's office. It is inexpensive and a lot less stressful for her and me!

Answer 3

If you cut a nail and it bleeds, immediately apply some styptic powder and a small amount of pressure to the end of the nail.

http://www.dogchow.com/Grooming/Nail_Clipping.aspx

A pinch of flour applied to the end of the nail will work but more effective is a product like Kwik Stop that is designed especially for that purpose. You can find it at your local pet supply store and a tiny container will last a long time.

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/nailsv.html

Good Luck.

Answer 4

Use flour. Just put the dogs foot in a container of flour and leave it there until the bleeding subsides. It is important not to remove the flour for about 1/2 our so that the bleeding does not start again. It's messy, but it works.

Answer 5

This happened to my pup the last time I had her groomed. Go to the pet store or even Walmart/Kmart etc. and find quickstop or something similar...have someone keep pressure on the wound while you're gone if possible to slow bleeding.

Answer 6

If you have corn starch, press some of that on the cut - it will help stop the bleeding and help it clot.

Also, try to keep the dog still for a while so it has a chance to be undisturbed and set up.

Answer 7

Use a stepic stick it will stop the bleeding right away and prevent infection. You can get one at any drug store. They sell them at he pet store too, but why spend the extra money for the same product.

Answer 8

It would take too long to get to a petstore--use flour and cake it on the bleeding nail.
then tomorrow go buy quickstop for next time

Answer 9

best thing you can do is apply direct pressure and coddle/reassure your pet with affection. it will stop bleeding soon enough and be sore for a few days but your pet will be fine!

Answer 10

quick stop is what i use. you can buy it at the pet store... but no, i don't know if it will stop on its own and u may want to use something to stop the bleeding. sry.