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Originally Posted by MattC
Nick's nail bled a lot and for a rather long time. Is there any danger regarding this sort of accident? Can you clip too much nail off to the point of a problem? Can he get an infection from clipping too much nail? All my research is coming up that this sort of thing is not dangerous.
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I snipped some as it was kinda long.
Yes, you can cut too much off and it can be painful for the dog. Usually that doesn't happen and you just happen to get too close to the quick or take the end of the quick off. That isn't as bad although it can bleed.
An infection is possible but not probable. Just keep an eye on it. If it swells or he starts limping then have it checked out.
FYI for next time, as Cindy said Qwik Stop is good to have on hand. Corn starch will also work. Even holding an ice cube on the nail will work.
However, if you bled a lot or longer than you think it should have you might have him checked for von Wildebrands Disease.
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