2.19.2011

how do i care for a bleeding nail on my dog?


she broke a nail while playing yesterday, and it hasn't stopped bleeding...cant afford a vet... what do i do? PLEASE HELP


Answer by spnkimberlynne
baby powder, but hold her paw in place to be sure she doesnt wipe it off right away, and to be sure it will stop bleeding before letting her paw go. Also, I heard baking powder works also.
You could go to the pet store, if one is close by and purchase a powder for this too.

I know you said it was from playing, but in the future, if you cant afford a vet visit, dont attempt to cut his nails either and put him in harms way
This is your dog, you should be able to afford a vet visit at ANYTIME....
But the above does work.

Answer by dancin thru life
Use a styptic pencil or powder. It is very cheap and available at pet stores near the nail trimming scissors.

Answer by xo_dancinlilhottie_xo
a little bit of flour. just tap it on. my vet just told me that yesterday. good luck!!

Answer by Judy H
i use flour when i cut our dogs nails and they start to bleed i put flour on them if this don't work then you'll have to see the vet good luck

Answer by danie r
that what happened to my dog dabb in with a few wet paper towels and when her nail stops bleeding make sure she plays safly on soft ground until her nail grows back and keep dabbing it with wet paper towels until the nail grows back

Answer by jonfay2
flour and or talc

Answer by Carol G
Hi there,

While the pet stores sell powder for nails to stop bleeding, having a bar of soap handy works just as well. Just sink the nail into he bar. Your goal is to stop the bleeding by helping clotting. If bleeding continues despite this, you should definitely take your dog to the vet as it means that the quick (the visible blood vein) was severely disturbed. Good luck!

Answer by Lindsay
If you live near any farming stores ( any place that sells horse stuff) there's a product called "wonder dust" . It's a coagulant and stops bleeding immediatly. I wouldn't let him lick it,however. I used it for a goat whos horn snapped off and left a beating artery showing. It seeled it up in a few minutes..and that was a huge opening. HOPE THIS HELPS.

Answer by Shannon B
Use baking flour to stop the bleeding! Works like a charm. Good luck!!

Answer by dolfingrrl928
For a home remedy you can use baking flour or cornstarch. Pat this on the nail to help it clot. Pet stores sell a product called Quikstop which also works really well and is inexpensive. Until it is healed make sure she stays calm especially when on rough surfaces like concrete. Hope this helps.



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