2007-02-13 09:18:40 · 22 answers · asked by rustang4698 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You are cutting them wrong. Only cut to the quick - do not cut to the skin line. If you've just accidentally nicked one quick, don't worry about it. It will heal on it's own. But, repeated nicks and cuts will cause the dog to fear nail trims. If you aren't sure that you are doing it right, talk to a vet or a groomer for tips and instructions.
Good luck to you. : )
Some additional help: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_nails.asp
2007-02-13 09:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dog's nails shouldn't bleed when you cut them. You are cutting them too close. There is a nerve called the quick that runs along the length of the nail and if you cut into the nerve, it is quite painful for the dog. You can cause infections.
In dogs with white nails, you can almost see the nerve. It will be pink and it tapers as it reaches the end of the nail. Don't cut anywhere near that nerve.
For dogs with dark nails, you can't see the quick.
Since you don't seem to know what you are doing, please take your dog to the vet or a professional groomer.
2007-02-13 18:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Call Me Babs 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should cut them regularly so that the quick doesn't grow so long (the quick is the part inside the nail that bleeds) As your vet how often you should cut them. You may be trimming them too short if all of the nails are bleeding. They sell styptic stuff in pet stores to sop the bleeding quick. Pick a small jar up to have on hand.
2007-02-13 17:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by slipstreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a powder that comes with some nail clippers that will help stop the bleeding. It just needs to clot. When you are clipping your dog's nails try to clip bellow the red line in the nail. That is the vain. If you need more help ask your vet.
2007-02-13 17:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by wild_t_10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline will stop the bleeding.
The best way to cut your dogs nails if you aren't used to doing them or if you constantly cut the quick is to do it in steps. Cut a little bit off, then wait a couple days and cut more. The quick will recede into the nail. Take it slow...
I rarely cut the quick but when I do I use vaseline, have for 15 years and have never had a problem with it. Vaseline won't cause or give reason for you to take the dog to the vet.
2007-02-13 17:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Abby_Normal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm not sure but next time look at the dogs nails there is a pink part do not cut across that that is what is making him bleed.
2007-02-13 17:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by boe boe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cut too deep in the dogs nail. You can use a bar of soap that is soft and push the nail into the soap. This is just like using a styptic pencil. Most people don't have a styptic pencil but they do have a bar of soap.
2007-02-13 17:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by mmuscs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it doesn't stop you should take him to the vet. it's hard to cut their nails without getting the quick (which is what makes it bleed)...I started taking my dog to a groomer at the PetSmart down the street. They're pretty reasonably priced (about $15) and at least that way you know he won't get hurt.
2007-02-13 17:23:11 · answer #8 · answered by katie_moen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is also a product you can buy called quick stop which is a yellow powder much like a styptic pencil which works very well. If they are bleeding now and you don't have either product don't panic they are messy but they will stop bleeding. (Hopefully you didn't go way, way short.)
2007-02-13 17:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is bleeding every time, stop cutting. your doing it wrong. Have someone who does know teach you or have it done. There is something for dogs like liquid band aid.... Ask a vet! That is your best bet.
2007-02-13 17:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by AmieAnn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋