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LoALAnna · 07-08-2010, 05:57 PM

Tonight I did the unthinkable-I cut my baby Connor's quick when trimming his nails! I feel like the worst Mom in the world right now because I hurt him and the nail is bleeding. DH ran to the store and got a stiptic pencil, but it doesn't seem to do much except hurt him more when I touch it to the nail. What can I use to keep it from bleeding again and for the pain I know he must be in from this trauma.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-08-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LoALAnna

Tonight I did the unthinkable-I cut my baby Connor's quick when trimming his nails! I feel like the worst Mom in the world right now because I hurt him and the nail is bleeding. DH ran to the store and got a stiptic pencil, but it doesn't seem to do much except hurt him more when I touch it to the nail. What can I use to keep it from bleeding again and for the pain I know he must be in from this trauma.

I did the exact same thing tonight. Kaji was unusually squirmy (he usually just lets me do it) and I got one of his back toes. I used this:
21st Century Styptic Powder - Health Care - Dog - PetSmart
and it stopped the bleeding. I always have it on hand just in case. He was mad at me for a while. He went to go sit in the other room by himself. After a little treat, he's now sleeping right next to me.

Patti · 07-08-2010, 06:30 PM

Sorry to hear about your babies. I did the same to Cali years ago and she won't let me cut her nails anymore. I know you feel bad but you didn't mean it and they will forgive you. I think baking soda can be used but I'm not sure.

LoALAnna · 07-08-2010, 06:40 PM

Thanks guys! Actually I went to the search catagory and looked up bleeding nails, etc. I'm going to try putting flour or cornstarch on Connor's nail and next time I'm at Petsmart or Petsense I'll get some Quickstop.
Y'all have helped me feel better, maybe not such a mean Mommy after all.

Ellie May · 07-08-2010, 07:46 PM

I know it's hard not to feel bad when it happens, but it happens. Vets, techs, assistants, and groomers do it too. No worries.

AllDogBoots · 07-08-2010, 08:50 PM

I did it too and never tried again. You aren't a bad mom. I hope he starts to feel better.

miabellaamoure · 07-09-2010, 07:29 AM

Instead of running out to the store...perfect solution is right in most people's kitchen pantries...CORN STARCH!

Just put some in a plastic baggie and dip the paw in it and hold till bleeding stops.

Don't feel bad...we all have probably bled a quick at least once!

kay6688 · 07-09-2010, 07:31 AM

You are not a bad mom! I won't even attempt to do my dogs toenails!

jadabug · 07-09-2010, 07:40 AM

I am too chicken to do my guys nails too. I will go so far as to get the nail clippers out and the minute I get it on their nail I chicken out. I take them the vet and let them do it, or let my DIL who is a vet tech do it for me.

07-08-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
LoALAnna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA Posts: 919	Hacked-up pedicure Tonight I did the unthinkable-I cut my baby Connor's quick when trimming his nails! I feel like the worst Mom in the world right now because I hurt him and the nail is bleeding. DH ran to the store and got a stiptic pencil, but it doesn't seem to do much except hurt him more when I touch it to the nail. What can I use to keep it from bleeding again and for the pain I know he must be in from this trauma.

07-08-2010, 06:30 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear about your babies. I did the same to Cali years ago and she won't let me cut her nails anymore. I know you feel bad but you didn't mean it and they will forgive you. I think baking soda can be used but I'm not sure. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-08-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I know it's hard not to feel bad when it happens, but it happens. Vets, techs, assistants, and groomers do it too. No worries. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-08-2010, 08:50 PM	#6
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I did it too and never tried again. You aren't a bad mom. I hope he starts to feel better. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

07-09-2010, 07:29 AM	#7
miabellaamoure ♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 8,708	Instead of running out to the store...perfect solution is right in most people's kitchen pantries...CORN STARCH! Just put some in a plastic baggie and dip the paw in it and hold till bleeding stops. Don't feel bad...we all have probably bled a quick at least once! __________________ Jo Ann Abby, Bella , Phoebe & Violette.... Last edited by miabellaamoure; 07-09-2010 at 07:32 AM.

07-08-2010, 06:40 PM	#4
LoALAnna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA Posts: 919	Thanks guys! Actually I went to the search catagory and looked up bleeding nails, etc. I'm going to try putting flour or cornstarch on Connor's nail and next time I'm at Petsmart or Petsense I'll get some Quickstop. Y'all have helped me feel better, maybe not such a mean Mommy after all.

07-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#8
kay6688 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,163 Blog Entries: 1	You are not a bad mom! I won't even attempt to do my dogs toenails! __________________ Jaxon Macy Remi and R.I.P. Trixie's Mom Kay

07-09-2010, 07:40 AM	#9
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I am too chicken to do my guys nails too. I will go so far as to get the nail clippers out and the minute I get it on their nail I chicken out. I take them the vet and let them do it, or let my DIL who is a vet tech do it for me. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie