Bleeding Nail

SO I cut my labs nail and he pulled away at the exact time i was cutting... how long do you think it will take to stop bleeding... i bandaged it up and used the quik stop but it soaked through...

Re: Bleeding Nail

Do you have styptic powder?

Or I found this online:

Try applying dry cornstarch, a dry teabag, or pushing the nail into a bar of soap. Any of these plus keeping your dog as quiet as possible will tend to slow or stop the bleeding.

Apply a clean cloth against the nail. Cotton wool can be used in this circumstance as the fine fibers aid clotting.

Apply pressure for at least 5 minutes. Nails tend to bleed for long periods of time. Do not remove the pad until bleeding stops.

Apply a bandage if the nail tends to start bleeding as soon as the pad is removed or your dog is licking the paw excessively.

Message edited 3/3/2009 9:22:22 PM.

Re: Bleeding Nail

That has happened to me before... My vet told me to rub his nail on a bar of soap to fill in the nail to stop the bleeding.