Dog Nail Clipping

[chelle123]

hi can someone help me just bn clipping my dogs claws and ive went to far on one any tips on stemming the bleeding tried putting it in flour as my hubby said but its not helped.

any help would be gratefully received as im starting to worry.

thanks in advance michelle

 

[boothros]

The books always recommend styptic powder which I think (?) is used for shaving cuts. Presume you would get this from a chemists?

 

[Janimal]

I have used chalk too for rabbits claws, or failing that talcum powder, it will stop eventually - but seems to bleed for ages.

 

[chelle123]

yep def bled for a while it was the last claw too think she got fed up and moved she has never had them done be fore as i am looking after her for my mum while she is on holiday and i had said i would do them for her, just worry as she is 13 and dont like to think of her bleeding always looks bad esp when they arent yours. will give her another 10 mins and nip to the chemist to try that, sister is due to pick her up in 20 mins she wont be happy.

 

[~Helen~]

a dob of superglue :thumbsup: instant and easy.

there's a really good nail clipping thread on FAQ for anyone else who's interested in checking out the hows, whys and what-to-do-if-a-mistake-happens :thumbsup:

 

[chelle123]

can't see it helen?

 

[~Helen~]

can't see it helen?

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It's the first topic on the list (although you may have them viewable in a different order to me) the topic is called KEEPING YOUR DOG HEALTHY. Here's a link:

scroll to section 9 nail clipping

 

[chelle123]

thanks for that helen that is a great thread

next time i will be more organised and think im gonna try a new pair of clippers with the guard cos that is why she got nicked she moved.

Sorry should have said i think the bleed has stopped now, big thank you to everyone that posted help.

 

[chelynnah]

I always have super glue in my grooming kit. AND cotton buds. Put a dab of superglue on the cotton bud, then touch it to the toenail. It will stop it immediately. Superglue is exactly the same stuff as the 'liquid skin' that Dr's use so it's safe. You use the cotton bud to put it on otherwise you run the risk of glueing toes together.

Wendy

 

[dolly]

Bicarbaronate soda very good too :- "

 

[kris]

i always used potassium permanganate crystals but unfortunately they stain everything.liquid skin is good too.but the best thing of all is not to cut the quick.ive not cut one for years now ,its easy if you know how.if the nail is black use a torch under the nail to see the quick.in white nails its easy to see it.if youre not sure touch the inside softer part of the nail with your thumbnail and you can feel it getting softer also the dog will try to pull away as he can feel the presssure on it too.just take a tiny bit off each week and the quick retreats back into the nail so you can eventually get them nice and short. :thumbsup: good luck :luck:

 

[mazza]

i always used potassium permanganate crystals but unfortunately they stain everything.liquid skin is good too.but the best thing of all is not to cut the quick.ive not cut one for years now ,its easy if you know how.if the nail is black use a torch under the nail to see the quick.in white nails its easy to see it.if youre not sure touch the inside softer part of the nail with your thumbnail and you can feel it getting softer also the dog will try to pull away as he can feel the presssure on it too.just take a tiny bit off each week and the quick retreats back into the nail so you can eventually get them nice and short. :thumbsup: good luck :luck:  

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No wonder some dogs take a dislike to having nails cut. Can you imagine how painful it must be if the quick is nicked. Ever got something sharp rammed up your own nail, would feel the same kinda pain with a dog when he gets the sensitive quick lopped. If a dog gets an awful pain shooting through his toe when having nails cut he is going to be very reluctant to let you near him next time with the clippers.

As Kris says trim regular and trim just infront of the quick and the torch under the nail sounds a good idea.

Also if your dog has black nails and you are not sure where to cut , just take small slivers off, as soon as you apply a bit of pressure without actually cutting, where you think you might be near to the quick, your dog will soon tell you if you're too close.

:luck: Not easy but if the dog is never nicked each session will become easier as the dog will not associate pain with the task.

 

[chelle123]

Just wanted to say i always cut all my dogs claws and never had this happen before as she had never had htem done before i was just taking the points off till she moved but the amount tht i did cut off was less that i would take off normally but it seems the quick is right up to nearly the tip of the claws.

I just didnt go hakcing off the dogs claw, just wanted to clarify that.

 

[mazza]

Just wanted to say i always cut all my dogs claws and never had this happen before as she had never had htem done before i was just taking the points off till she moved but the amount tht i did cut off was less that i would take off normally but it seems the quick is right up to nearly the tip of the claws.I just didnt go hakcing off the dogs claw, just wanted to clarify that.

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Sorry, rereading, I did come over as a bit harsh. I'm sure you are very careful trimming nails, these things can happen.