Accidentally cutting into the quick of your pet’s nails while trimming can lead to profuse bleeding and pain. The quick is a part of the nail that has nerves and blood vessels.
There are times when your pet dog’s bleeding nail will stop without any intervention, depending on the depth of the cut into the quick. If you see your pet’s bleeding nail has not stopped quickly or is bleeding too much, you may need to intervene. You can use styptic powder to help stem the flow of blood.
Styptic powder contains an antihemorrhagic component that stops bleeding combined with an analgesic that soothes pain. This powder causes the quick’s blood vessels to tighten so the blood clots, making the bleeding stop.
Most pet shops have this for sale so keep some handy. You never know if an incident happens and you would need to stop your dog’s nail from bleeding.
You can also ask your veterinarian Louisville, KY how to trim your pet’s nails properly and avoid the quick. For more information, you can visit website https://www.evergreenanimalhospital.com.
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