My cat's nail bled after trimming. Is licking it a risk for infection?

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I was trimming my cat's claws, and he yanked his paw from the clippers. It still cut the nail, but the layers were stripped, leaving it red and bloody. I stopped the bleeding, and cleaned it the best I coyld with peroxide. But no bandage due to his skittish nature. He doesnt appear to be in pain or distress, but he has been licking it. Is it at rish of infection? Pet's info: Cat | Tonkinese | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 11 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is a small risk of infection. Monitor the nail and if the paw or pad or the area around the nail starts to swell, have your veterinarian examine it. If you could keep Toews from licking it, it would speed up healing. An e-collar would greatly help there.

My cat's nail bled after trimming. Is licking it a risk for infection?

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