I just cut my dogs nail to short and he's bleeding badly. I've tried putting soap on the end but it's not working. He's a huge Chesapeake if that matters.
What do I do?
thanks
2007-09-21 15:33:41 · 18 answers · asked by Krn 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you don't have any styptic powder (like QwikStop), try dabbing corn starch on the end (or dipping the nail in corn starch), and apply pressure to the cut end of the nail if he will let you.
Basically what happened is you cut back too far and you cut into the blood supply for the nail bed. Think of it like your fingernail tearing off so far back that it bleeds - it's basically the same thing.
And no, it is NOT normal for it to happen "every time" you trim a dog's nails, because there are also nerves in that area, and it hurts like hell.
2007-09-21 15:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hold a papertowel on it for a few minutes to stop the bleeding. You should always have an styptic when you cut your own dog's nails.
You need to not cut your dog's nails anymore and just have a groomer cut them for you. Or buy this from PetSmart which works great and it tells you where the quick is so you don't cut them too short: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752108&cp=2767033.2768978&fbn=Taxonomy%7CGrooming&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2768978&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1
AUTUMN B: That is not normal. You are cutting your dog's nails way too short and it is bleeding because you cut into the quick which is where nerves are. You obviously do not need to cut your dog's nails.
2007-09-21 15:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Madison 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Did someone really just say that's normal? The poor dog that had to have his nails trimmed by her!
You are getting really good advice apart from that. Styptic powder really is the best, but if you don't have that, use cornstarch. Next time you are at the pet supply store, get some styptic powder to have on hand.
2007-09-21 15:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some flour & put it over the bleeding nail. A wet tissue held over the nail for a minute or so will stop the bleeding.
2007-09-21 15:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by melglen_stud 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did that to my dog once and I felt sooo bad. It took forever to stop bleeding. I didn't know about the flour or starch ideas on here, so I just applied pressure to it. Now the vet has to cut her nails, because she doesn't trust me anymore :(
So don't be surprised if your dog won't let you cut its nails now.
2007-09-21 15:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by gizmos_dreamer 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's probably stopped bleeding by now,but if it happens again,try some ground,or rubbed sage.It's a natural coagulant,and antiseptic.Also,Autumn,it is NOT normal for a dogs nails to bleed everytime they are clipped.Do your nails bled when you clip them? NOOOOOOOO!!You need a lesson in nail-clipping!
2007-09-21 15:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog's nail cutter came with a styptic, it's a powder that you apply to their nails to make it stop bleeding. If you don't have it with you right now, a baking powder always works.
2007-09-21 15:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by yours.truly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your dogs nails are dark, use a flashlight to find the quick before you cut. Flour and corn starch work well.
2007-09-21 16:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by blue chaos soɐɥɔ ǝnlq 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Styptic pencils work well but they also sting like crazy. For a less painful (and faster!) solution, fill a bowl with flour and stick the dog's paw in. The flour will stick to the injury and seal it up, allowing it to clot on its own. (My mother used to hold the claw in flour for five minutes and then stick a sock on the dog's paw to keep her from licking the flour off, but that part's up to you!)
Also, don't listen to Autumn B! She needs lessons in trimming her dog's nails, that poor thing. :(
2007-09-21 15:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by slytherinferret 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
that happend to me once dont worry it shouldnt be bad just keep on eye on him and make sure you clean up the cut so it doesnt get infected and if you are still worried ask your vet but i dont think youll need to and next time just have the peolpe are the grooming place do it
2007-09-21 16:13:11 · answer #10 · answered by happy people 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋