I just noticed that Quinn has been bleeding from his claw. It is really hard to see the quick but I didn't cut much, I feel really bad.
Will he be ok?
Will he be ok?
Cut Claw Too Far :(
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It should stop bleeding within 5 minutes; if it doesn't, please see the vet.
I would recommend to disinfect the toe later on with a mild disinfectant or some saline solution (1tsp of salt dissolved in 1 pint of boiled, cooled water).
Once the initial upset it over, things should settle down quickly and you won't see any limping.
I would recommend to disinfect the toe later on with a mild disinfectant or some saline solution (1tsp of salt dissolved in 1 pint of boiled, cooled water).
Once the initial upset it over, things should settle down quickly and you won't see any limping.
Stewybus
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I always have some cornflour at hand when I'm nail clipping my own piggies or when I'm on nail clipping duties at Bunny Burrows. They have some Bob Martin's dusting powder which you just puff onto a bleeding nail. In the past this has all I've used & the bleeding never lasts for long.
Rodentopia
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Stem the blood I use cotton wool or kitchen towel and apply light pressure for a few minutes. When stopped dip his toe in mild salt solution and keep an eye on.him 
It should stop bleeding within 5 minutes; if it doesn't, please see the vet.
I would recommend to disinfect the toe later on with a mild disinfectant or some saline solution (1tsp of salt dissolved in 1 pint of boiled, cooled water).
Once the initial upset it over, things should settle down quickly and you won't see any limping.
Stem the blood I use cotton wool or kitchen towel and apply light pressure for a few minutes. When stopped dip his toe in mild salt solution and keep an eye on.him
Thank you everyone. I will disinfect it later when he has calmed down and has a nice clean house x
Piggly
Adult Guinea Pig
We've all been there before! I absolutely hate clipping the nails of piggies who have dark feet especially, can never see the quick and had one or two accidents before with cutting too short. It always stopped bleeding very quickly though. You cant help but feel terrible! I remember reggie looking at me as though I was an idiot when I fussed over him cutting his nail too short! It did make the poor boy jump though.
Sara412
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I have only been unlucky in once cause the nail to bleed and like Stewybus, was told to put cornflour on , the next day a little teatree cream and every thing was OK
I'm going to have to buy cornflour. He has let me put a little saline on the claw but hopefully he'll be in a better mood tomorrow!
Do you have any Sudocrem... ? if so use that .. we take it the bleeding has stopped now..
If its dry.. it should heal naturally no need for cornflour..
For the future as little accidents happen a septic pen is a good thing to have at hand..
Lisa & Ali.. xx
I have Sudocrem somewhere but I can easily buy some more tomorrow since it's also good for my skin when it breaks out. It stopped bleeding pretty quick. Where would I get a septic pen?
I have Sudocrem somewhere but I can easily buy some more tomorrow since it's also good for my skin when it breaks out. It stopped bleeding pretty quick. Where would I get a septic pen?
Any chemist or supermarket - defo in Asda..
Since it stopped bleeding pretty quick.. it wasn't a deep cut.. usually when we cut the quick one of us is wearing a white T-shirt...
Quinn is probably playing the wounded soldier to get more veggies..
Lisa & Ali.. x
Any chemist or supermarket - defo in Asda..
Since it stopped bleeding pretty quick.. it wasn't a deep cut.. usually when we cut the quick one of us is wearing a white T-shirt...
Quinn is probably playing the wounded soldier to get more veggies..
Lisa & Ali.. x
Superdrug have them for £1.99
He's such a diva.
madguinealady
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we have all done it. A few of mine have dark nials and it is a nightmare. Dont feel bad
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