You may be aware that if you trim a dog’s nails too close that they can start to bleed. This is because the quick of the nail or the vein of the nail is in the nail itself and can be accidentally cut. Did you know, however, that this can also happen in cats? If you are trimming your cat’s nails then you should plan to have styptic powder on hand or even corn starch mixed with baking powder on hand. Both of these can be applied to the nail to stop the bleeding. When trimming the nails, use a bright light to help you see in the nail where the vein is. If you cut too close and it starts to bleed immediately compress the wound and apply the powder to stop the bleeding. Compress the wound until the bleeding stops. If you need assistance please call your pet advanced dentistry Huntersville, NC.
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