Dog bleeding nail

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Cats and dogs may require nail trimmings every now and then. Typically if your dog’s nails are making that click-click noise when walking on the floor  it means that it is time for   a nice trimming. Trimming nails in pets however, requires some knowledge and   even some manual dexterity.

First you will need a nice nail clipper. You can purchase this in a pet store   or you may buy one on-line. Pedipaws has had a nice success rate because it  makes trimming nails a breeze. Another innovative product is able to detect the quick and tells you up to where to cut. However, we will presume you have the average  normal nail clipper. In order to cut a dog or cat’s nails it is of utmost   importance that you have good visibility and that you avoid to cut over the   quick.

The quick is an area that can be seen well under a lamp. If you look at your   pet’s nails you will notice that at some point there is a pinkish area showing. This area is the quick, you do not want to cut over this area. Doing so may cause extensive bleeding that   may be hard to stop.     However, let’s imagine that one day either because your were trimming the   nails in a dim lit area or because your pet moved at the most inappropriate   time, suddenly, you cut over the quick and find blood splattered all over. In such scenario of dog bleeding nail, there are a variety of things you can do to stop the bleeding.

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1. You can pack the nail with flour. Flour will stop the bleeding and absorb   the blood. In order to work, you must keep the cat still for a few minutes so   the flour remains in place allowing the blood to clot. If you have no flour   cornstarch may work as well.
2. You can use a bar of soap as an alternative. You can basically scrape the   nail against the soap bar so that it become packed with soap.
3. Place some tissue paper and keep against the nail with your hand until the   bleeding stops.
4. Styptic is very helpful to stop the bleeding. Always keep some on hand.   There are also special products such as Quick stop sold in pet stores to stop   bleeding from over trimmed nails.
5. Keeping the affected leg above the heart level will also decrease the   bleeding. Because of the paw being lifted up it is harder for the blood to climb up. In most cases, the bleeding will stop within 5-7 minutes. If there are no   signs of the bleeding tapering off, you should contact your vet immediately.

Trimming your pet’s nails is much more than a pedicure. Dogs may have trouble   walking when their nails get too long and their feet may even appear splayed. In   this case, the feet will appear to be slightly or moderately deformed.

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As seen, trimming your dog’s nails is not a big of a deal. If you feel   insecure, have your vet show you how. If your dog  has dark, blackish   nails, it may be challenging to effectively detect the quick. In this case, it is better to be conservative and just cut small tips off. When it comes to   taking care of your pet’s nails nothing feels better than a pedicure. Your dog   will walk much better and will be less likely to do damage.

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