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rex123 · Mar 28, 2010, 01:43 PM

Okay well, a couple years ago I decided to learn how to cut my dog's nails myself to save a few bucks. And Rex's(my dog) nails ae black so I've always been very careful cutting his nails. Ever since I got my ferret Shadow though, I've been clipping his nails myself. His nails are white and I guess I've been getting cocky and clipping his nails too low, because I could actually see the quick.

Anyway, me and mom just had Shadow out and it seemed like a perfect time to clip his nail. On his second nail on his last paw however he made a crying type noise. And I looked down and his nail was bleeding, I had accidentally cut the quick. I asked mom to go get some cornstarch as I don't have any quick-stop. We poured it all over his nail, but it still seems to be bleeding, not too much, but I'm just worried it'll hurt his paw or something.

What should I do?

JudyKayTee · Mar 28, 2010, 01:46 PM

You can use the product which is sold to stop bleeding when you cut yourself shaving - I can't think of the name of it but it works.

rex123 · Mar 28, 2010, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

You can use the product which is sold to stop bleeding when you cut yourself shaving - I can't think of the name of it but it works.

I should have had quick-stop. I'll have to buy some from the vets or something. I think cutting his nail scared me more then him.He's in his cage sleeping right now, but I hope that its not hurting him too much.:(

JudyKayTee · Mar 28, 2010, 02:19 PM

My Vet cut into the quick when he trimmed my dog's paw. I was hysterical, she was bleeding. An hour later she was happily playing in the backyard... and I was still hysterical.

I'm sure your ferret is fine. You, on the other hand, will have bad nerves for a while!

Alty · Mar 28, 2010, 02:39 PM

I've been here done this way too many times. Indy and Jasper both have black nails and I usually cut at least one to short when I'm trimming.

Baking powder and water works too. Just a bit and it will stop.

Don't worry too much Rex, it's more traumatic for you at this point. He'll be okay. :)

Lucky098 · Mar 28, 2010, 06:00 PM

Flour works too. Also, holding pressure on it for about 5 minutes works if all else fails. Also letting the dog run out in the dirt will help clot the toe nail. But seeing how this is a ferret, I'm sure that option is not available lol. I've used flour a couple times.. Works pretty good.

ballengerb1 · Mar 28, 2010, 06:05 PM

Guys used to need a Styptic pencil for shaving nicks but the 5 blade razors don't nick. This would come in handy for you folks. How to Use a Styptic Pencil | eHow.com

shazamataz · Mar 29, 2010, 11:38 AM

Oh gosh, don't fret Rex!

I accidentally cut one of my dogs quicks a few months back. Took her to the dog park a few days later and she must have hit it on a pebble and it started bleeding again... I don't think she even noticed! Not a squeek, no limping nothing.

I think it only hurts for a second then it's just the bleeding with little/no pain.

Alty · Mar 29, 2010, 04:19 PM

Our groomer for our poodle always cut the quick.

Every time we picked Silver up from the groomers at least one of his nails was bleeding. I think it hurt my dad more, the interior of his car was light beige. It's hard to get blood out. ;)

shazamataz · Mar 29, 2010, 09:06 PM

My dad is shocking for it, I usually get him to do my dogs nails but he always manages to nick on of their quicks :rolleyes:
At least I know he's getting them short. And the cornflour works really well.

The interior of our car is sort of a grey patterned ugly fabric lol It's only a cheap run about car so we don't really care if it gets dirty or stained :o 1998 Toyota Starlet - cost $3500 - Bargain :D