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What is the 'stuff' applied to a too-close clip on a dogs' nail, to stop the bleeding ? It is some sort of white powder; just sorta dip the paw into it so that the nail end is amongst it to stop the close cut bleeding.
No, it's not an emergency, I'm like you - the vet (asst) does it. I'm just wondering (again) if I can start doing it myself. It is a little bit of a pain to make the trip every 2 weeks after calling to make sure of an opening.
I feel this way every time the nails get so dang long so quick. With a small house dog, it is more noticeable and the nails get little outside wear for the natural upkeep.
No, it's not an emergency, I'm like you - the vet (asst) does it. I'm just wondering (again) if I can start doing it myself. It is a little bit of a pain to make the trip every 2 weeks after calling to make sure of an opening.
I feel this way every time the nails get so dang long so quick. With a small house dog, it is more noticeable and the nails get little outside wear for the natural upkeep.
I just started a few months back on all three of my 4 legged wonders. I was so nervous at first and would only take a little bit off at a time. It gets easier as you go along, do get the styptic powder though and keep it handy and don't freak like I did the first time you get to close to the quick and draw blood stay calm and your pup will be calm.
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No, it's not an emergency, I'm like you - the vet (asst) does it. I'm just wondering (again) if I can start doing it myself. It is a little bit of a pain to make the trip every 2 weeks after calling to make sure of an opening.
I feel this way every time the nails get so dang long so quick. With a small house dog, it is more noticeable and the nails get little outside wear for the natural upkeep.
Phew! I feel better now!
I hope that you're able to clip them yourself. I'd love to be able to; Artie disagrees.
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Oh! I just had a thought. Two, actually:
1. You can also use a dremel attachment that will file your dog's nails. I know a lot of people who do that. Not me, of course -- Artie won't let. But it may be helpful for you.
2. If your dog lets you clip the nails yourself, and you're worried about bleeding because you snipped too close to the quick (and that's a REAL problem if any of the nails are black; you can't see where the quick is), then I suggest taking the "less is more" approach. Do a little bit at a time. Better to not cut enough and then have to cut again a week later than to cut too much and cause bleeding.
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