DIY Cut Quick remedy

[machuandpicchumummy]

First time cutting boys nails myself. Machu was great but Picchu was another story he moved when I was doing his front paw and I accidentally cut the quick. I feel horrible it's bleeding much more than I thought it would. I don't have any styptic powder. Is there anything else I can do for him? Will he be OK to go back into his hutch?! I'm panicking

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Try corn powder or use cotton wool and squeeze gently for a while
We all done it and yes we feel horrible xx

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

Thank you for the advice. He just keeps trying to eat the cotton wool how long should it take for the bleeding to stop? Will he be OK to go back into hutch after, I'm worried about infection

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

His nail is still bleeding he is leaving blood all round his hutch. I have tried corn starch.

 

[Deleted member 148738]

Maybe take him to a vet if it doesn't stop bleeding.

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

Looks like it may be slowing down now bless him. I feel so bad for hurting him

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

I would contact your vet to see if he can be seen, that is a long time for the bleeding to stop and it looks quite sore. Accidents happen so dont be too hard on yourself x

 

[Piggies&buns]

Dabbing cornflour on the end of the nail is the alternative to styptic powder but if the bleeding doesn’t stop within 15 minutes, then speak to a vet

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

It's stopped bleeding as much as it did but when he touches my hand he's leaving little smears of it still. It looks like I cut the quick quite badly, the nail is super short now. Do you think he'll be OK now without a vet or still see one?

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

I think he would benefit from a vet visit so they can assess if there is any risk of infection getting in and if he needs any pain meds

 

[Merab]

Hope he’s ok and I hope you’re ok too.

Cutting a quick that won’t stop bleeding can be rather a scare

 

[David Piggie Lover]

How is your piggie pls
Hope he’s ok

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

How is your piggie pls
Hope he’s ok

I have him on me now for cuddle time. He's absolutely fine now and covered in boar glue thanks for asking after him

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

Here he is in his gluey glory you can see his claw which is slightly shorter but not bloody any more luckily

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Was a worry
It’s horrible as I’ve said
Perhaps get some Styptic powder and hopefully you never need it

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

Glad to hear he has recovered and is doing well.