The styptic powder isn't working, and the blood just keeps coming through. How can I stop it from bleeding quicker?
2007-03-14 14:46:42 · 14 answers · asked by sarah820w 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wow Roxie, drama queen? People cut their dogs' nails too short all the time. Maybe you need to take something to calm your nerves. I'd hate to be around you in an emergency. I left the nail alone, and it stopped, but I put flour on it anyway, just to be sure. Thanks
2007-03-14 14:55:27 · update #1
If the toenail is cut too short, you can use a styptic pencil containing silver nitrate to stop blood flow, although many animals object to the styptic pencil as much, or more, than toenail cutting. The black end of the stick is held to the bleeding nail and gently rotated until bleeding stops.
Even without any treatment the nail should stop bleeding in about 15 minutes or less but u should try to stop it to prevent blood loss
2007-03-14 15:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flour, baby powder, or soap (bar), stick his nail in it. No need to apply any pressure the nail is hard you need to clog the bleeding and those powdery substances will do it. Just stick his foot in it.
2007-03-14 22:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold a towel over it and put pressure on it. I'm surprised the styptic powder didn't work.
2007-03-14 21:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by KT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I have used corn starch.. but constant pressure is your best bet. Normally, this is not a serious issue although a nail can bleed for a while.. try not to worry.
2007-03-14 22:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by kysunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I new someone who did this (not sure how they stopped the bleeding) but the dog never let them get near their nails for cutting again.
2007-03-14 21:53:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can pick up the brand called "Kwik Stop" from your vet for future use--I think it works the best. Some of the ones you find at pet stores don't seem to work very well.
2007-03-14 21:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Biz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove that powder you have on it already and put a larger amount on it . Wrap in a towel with pressure , Itoo have used flour on one also
2007-03-14 21:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by maxiumdamage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the powder isnt working and you dont have any silver nitrate sticks, then try flour. This has worked for me before!
2007-03-14 21:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by doodlebugmeem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude, i am not trying to be mean but u should never cut your dogs nails yourself take it to the vet and they will do it perfectly.!!!! Get a towel and applly pressure also pur baby powder on it i hope she/he gets well soon!
2007-03-14 21:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
someone once told me to stick its paw in flour
2007-03-14 21:54:43 · answer #10 · answered by trixiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋