how to stop bleeding toe nails on a dog that was cut to short?

Answer 1

Dip the tip of the nail in flour or cornstarch.

Answer 2

How to stop toe nail bleeding

Stay calm. If you lose it, the dog will get excited, his blood pressure will go up, you won't be able to control him, and he will track little spots of blood all over the kitchen floor. Much tidier to stay calm.


If you read the first nail trimming page, the one on PREPARATION, you will have your little bottle of coagulant powder open on the floor or table beside you, ready to go. If you missed that bit, go back and read it; I even made it bold!


Hold the dog's foot up where you can see the end of the nail. Press a tissue on the end of the nail with one hand (usually the non-dominant hand) while obtaining a healthy pinch of powder with the other. In one graceful move roll the tissue off the exposed quick and press the pinch of powder directly on the bleeding bit. If you can't be graceful, at least be swift.


Hold it on there for a few seconds, pressing firmly but not mashing it. Take a quick peek to make sure you've got the bleeding part all covered, then hold again. Get another pinch and apply again if you need to. if you get good coverage and aren't miserly with the powder, one shot should do you. Hold it for 20-30 seconds.


That should be it. Let the dog have the foot back, and continue with the rest of the nails. When you are done, take another look at the bleeding nail just to make sure it didn't start up again. If it does, just apply more powder.


Most coagulant failures are caused by being too shy about pressing the stuff into the blood. You can't just sprinkle the stuff on like fairy dust; you need to hold and press it on so it absorbs the blood at the end of the quick and helps it clot.


If you are using silver nitrate sticks, follow the same procedure but roll the tip over the bleeding part of the quick. The blood liquefies the chemical on the end of the stick, which then causes the clotting. This stuff stings quite a lot, so prepare for an objection. It also stains skin (yours) brown. If this happens the skin must be removed. (Seriously. I generally use an emery board to "rub out" silver nitrate stains. They don't wash out.) It will also stain flooring and countertops.
Good Luck! =)

Answer 3

Styptic powder is best and you should always have some on hand. I have provided a link to some and you can always look for a better price. There is also a styptic pen but I cannot say how well it works as I have not used it.

If it is an emergency and you don't have styptic powder, take some plain flour and put it on a plate. Make sure your hands are clean and dry. Take a pinch and press it to the end of the bleeding nail. If it cakes, leave it alone and don't let the dog move for a few minutes. If it doesn't, press another pinch. If bleeding still won't stop, take the dog to the vet.

Answer 4

If you have flour in the house dab the nail with it. Also pet stores sell quick stop for bleeding nails as well. Keep applying either one until the blood thickens (coagulants). I've cut my dogs nail too short once and over the day it would start bleeding again and I just kept adding more flour. The next day she bleed a little more when she would rub the flour off but she's just fine now.

Answer 5

apply pressure to the site. put a clean cloth on the site and add more if needed but just keep the pressure on. dont tie it on only hold it.
if the bleeding does not stop within a reasonable amount of time then you will need to see the vet about this.
if the bleeding does stop then after ward get some clean gauze and cover that paw with it. again not too tight. you want to keep the dog from licking that paw until its had a chance to heal.
thats about all you can do . and should do.
the vet can stop the bleeding if needed but leave it with the hand held pressure for a time. only you know how much blood the dog has lost and its size.

Answer 6

It is a good idea to have shaving alum or styptic pencils at home for general first aid -- when a nail is accidentally cut too short, you have the necessary tools on hand to stop bleeding. Alum and styptic pencils can be purchased over the counter at drug stores in the first aid supply area.

If you don't have alum or a styptic pencil, you can use flour or corn starch to help stop bleeding. Pack a small amount in the cut nail end and apply pressure. Holding ice on the cut surface (if the dog will allow) will also help stop bleeding.

Answer 7

Ouch! There is a powder you can buy at pet stores or from your vet (call ahead to make sure they carry these products) which forms a clot on the cut nail. The product I am most familiar with is called "Quick Stop." However, if you're standing over your dog right with a bleeding toe nail, it will probably stop bleeding by the time you get to the store.
Good luck!

Answer 8

Can use powdered sugar, flour, cornstarch on the end of a Q tip. Packed onto the nail area, press firmly till bleeding stops. Be careful next time. You can see the end of the nerve on a nail that isn't dark to give you an idea of how much to cut. Take to the vet and they can show you how so next time it won't hurt. Your pet may be leery for awhile when he sees the clippers come out. Be patient, cut only the tips till he knows you won't hurt again. Use a sharp clipper and the correct size. I had to get a large on for my lab as her nails are big and hard as a rock.

Answer 9

My partner recenlty cut our dogs nail to short and 1 hour later her toe nail was still bleeding. We heard that if you put self-raising flour on the toe, that should slow it down. Also because our little girl's nail was cut so bad, we just put a bandage on it for 1/2 hour, and then everything wa fine.

Answer 10

Make a paste out of baking soda and water. Get a Q-tip and put the baking soda paste right on the Q-tip then place the covered Q-Tip right into the bleeding toe nail and hold it there until the bleeding stops.

Be more careful next time!