Accidentally cut the quick on guinea pigs nail

[Marlee and Fluffy]

I accidentally cut the quick on my guinea pig’s nail! I didn’t notice it until a few minutes passed, and after I saw it I put flour on it. We also put Neosporin pain relief ointment on it too. So, my question is, will she be okay? Because I heard that even a little loss of blood will actually be a really big deal for a guinea pig. Thank you!

 

[Wiebke]

I accidentally cut the quick on my guinea pig’s nail! I didn’t notice it until a few minutes passed, and after I saw it I put flour on it. We also put Neosporin pain relief ointment on it too. So, my question is, will she be okay? Because I heard that even a little loss of blood will actually be a really big deal for a guinea pig. Thank you!

Hi!

As long as the bleeding stops within about 10 minutes, you need not worry.

See a vet as an emergency if there is a trickle of fresh blood that doesn't stop. It is thankfully very rare!

 

[Claire W]

I did exactly the same thing to my Edward a few weeks ago. Thankfully he was absolutely fine. I just felt very guilty

 

[Marlee and Fluffy]

Hi!

As long as the bleeding stops within about 10 minutes, you need not worry.

See a vet as an emergency if there is a trickle of fresh blood that doesn't stop. It is thankfully very rare!

There is still blood there, but it’s dried blood, I don’t think it’s bleeding anymore.

 

[Chickenpies]

It should be okay! Is his nails light or dark? If the bleeding stops, then there is nothing to worry about

 

[Marlee and Fluffy]

It should be okay! Is his nails light or dark? If the bleeding stops, then there is nothing to worry about

Her nails are light, all of her fur is white, but the dried blood is still there, should we wipe it off...?

 

[Wiebke]

There is still blood there, but it’s dried blood, I don’t think it’s bleeding anymore.

I would wait until tomorrow to allow the area to seal but I would not worry.

 

[Marlee and Fluffy]

Here’s a picture:

 

[Marlee and Fluffy]

The middle toe is the one where I accidentally cut her quick.

 

[Eddie & Elvis]

Almost every single nail of my piggies are dark so I can't see the quick. I cut the quick sometimes and they're very dramatic about it but always recover quickly especially with a nice treat afterwards I'm sure your piggie will be just fine

 

[VickiA]

We have all done it. And we have all felt simply dreadful afterwards. But please don’t worry. In all my years of keeping piggies the bleeding has always stopped within a few minutes. And the piggies have all recovered just fine.

 

[Chickenpies]

Her nails are light, all of her fur is white, but the dried blood is still there, should we wipe it off...?

No, I wouldn’t risk it bleeding again! Also, you are very lucky. Both my piggies have dark nails, it is very difficult, haha!

 

[Merab]

I’ve done that too so whenever I do nail trimming I have some cornflour on hand.
The piggies get over it quicker than traumatised slaves

 

[Marlee and Fluffy]

Good news! My piggie barely has any blood on her nail, it’s not very noticeable anymore, thank you for taking your time to write me advice, it was really helpful.