I cut the quick! (Photo)

[squeaksandcarrots]

I accidentally cut Penny’s quick while clipping her nails I set her in the playpen with a pee pad down to see if there was any blood. She was in there for about 15 min with only a tiny speck of blood. I put her back in and this is what her nail looks like (first one on left). Will she be fine? It didn’t look like she was bleeding in the playpen

 

[Wiebke]

I accidentally cut Penny’s quick while clipping her nails I set her in the playpen with a pee pad down to see if there was any blood. She was in there for about 15 min with only a tiny speck of blood. I put her back in and this is what her nail looks like (first one on left). Will she be fine? It didn’t look like she was bleeding in the playpenView attachment 161015

Hi!

Please take a deep breath! You have just nicked it at the very tip. if you wish, you can give it a wipe with a mild antiseptic like homemade saline solution (stir one teaspoon of salt into 1/2 pint or 250 ml of boiled water and let cool) but otherwise don't worry about it.
First Aid Kit: Easily available non-medication support products for an emergency

Catching the quick is not at all uncommon; it happens to all of us at some point. If it is a bad cut, see a vet as an emergency if the bleeding doesn't stop within 10-15 minutes (so far, that has happened only once in all the years on here). Otherwise just disinfect gently once the bleeding has stopped for a little time and then leave the foot be. The nail will usually grow back if a bit thicker.