Whenever I took my dog to the vet to get his nails trimmed, the vet would quickly rub some kind of powder on my dog's nail if it were bleeding. We've stopped taking him to the vet for nail trimmings (Too expensive!) and instead clip them at home. However, if he starts bleeding, there's nothing we can really do to stop him from bleeding all over the carpet when we're finished. Would anyone know the powder or some kind of substitute that would stop the bleeding after trimming my dog's nails?
2007-12-26 09:11:20 · 24 answers · asked by Amanda B 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Even professionals can bleed the dogs nails accidentally. Quicks can be very long in certain dogs.
If you bleed them, you can pack them with styptic powder, corn starch, flour or bisquick. It's not so much what you pack it with but that you really pack it in there.
You can still get the quick and bleed them with a Dremmel. It's not a fail safe.
Some people will bleed their dogs nails on purpose to get the quicks to recede. Some dogs don't even notice when it happens. Not that I am saying it is okay, but some of you are overreacting.
Most groomers will do nails on a walk in basis for a relatively cheap price, usually cheaper than a vet.
2007-12-26 09:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by LvMyDog 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Whenever I took my dog to the vet to get his nails trimmed, the vet would quickly rub some kind of powder on my dog's nail if it were bleeding. We've stopped taking him to the vet for nail trimmings (Too expensive!) and instead clip them at home. However, if he starts bleeding,...
2015-08-07 03:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have stuff at the pet store that stops the bleeding. Try taking it to pet smart, it only costs 8 bucks to get all 4 paws done, at least where i live that's what it costs. If you don't want to trim them as often let the dog run around on a tennis court, that has the same effect as trimming on the dogs nails. Or so I've heard.
2007-12-26 09:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kwik Stop - you can get it at the vet or pet stores.
If you don't have any, flour works fine too. Just cake it on the end of the nail and it'll clot. Cauterizing works in a serious pinch or if your powder's not enough to clot it but . . .let's just say that's not something the average pet owner should try.
Make sure you're checking where the quick is before you cut. You could also try using a grinder, but you have to be careful with those too.
2007-12-26 09:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's call Quic Stop and you can get it from the pet centers. Pack it into the nail, have dog on collar and leash so it isn't running around. Don't panic or exclaim, dog's reaction is from your reaction and the more the heart pounds the more the blood will pump. Pack it several times if necessary. It will stain carpets as it has benzocaine in it. You can also use human Liquid Bandaid and that won't stain.
2007-12-26 09:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by buzzword07 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an answer for you, but for all of the people below who insist on telling you not to cut your dog and how much it hurts... no kidding, do you think it's intentional or that we don't feel like crap when it happens? Not everyone is as stupid or as heartless as you think. Even being careful, it can happen from time to time. And, believe it or not, not everyone has $8 to spend at the pet store on nails.
2007-12-29 08:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by geegee 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get styptic powder at the pet store (Near the nail trimmers). That's what your vet or a groomer uses.
If they're bleeding, then your cutting them too short. Cut a little at a time so you can judge where the cuticle begins, then don't cut them shorter than that (If they're black nails, its REALLY hard to judge). If you think you're getting close, get a course nail file and take it the rest of the way.
2007-12-26 09:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by Yo LO! Aussie Grins 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
flour, baby powder or corn starch works, you just gotta make sure you are only cutting the nail and need to watch that, if you dont cut his mails often enought he meat area grows and there is less nail, it is easier when the dog has white nails to see the blood and meat line otherwise use an old tooth brush and rub on bottom on nail before you cut, usually best when two people are there, one to comfort hima nd the other to do the nails but rub brush on bottom that will remove any dirt and be careful, if you are causing him to bleed alot you are cutting too far up, when you cut do a little at a time till you are comfortable.
2007-12-26 09:17:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If someone shaves in your household. they may have a caustic stick or power and that stops the bleeding. If not call the vet or pet shop and see what they recommend. I think I remember hearing that baking soda will work, but I'm not sure on that one.
I really hate when I do that to my guy and believe me he hates it too.
2007-12-26 09:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called QuickStop, and it's sold at PetSmart (which also does nail trimmings for $8).
2007-12-26 09:17:21 · answer #10 · answered by Bella 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋