My dog's nail is bleeding. How can I stop it and keep walking him?

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Hello, I am pet sitting for a friend and their dog is bleeding out of two nails. He doesn't seem to be in any pain, but they are actively bleeding right now. He is leaving them alone, but I'm wondering what the recommendation is to make this stop. I also do not want to completely stop walking him because he is a large dog who needs a lot of exercise. There is no limp when he walks and he has generally left his feet alone. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 2 years and 11 months old | 110 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. His nail is bleeding because the kwik (nail nerve) is exposed there. You will need to go to the pet store and pick up Kwik-stop styptic powder and apply it to the exposed kwik (pink area) underneath the nail to get this to stop. Petsmart, Petco or any other local pet store should have this readily available for you to pick up. If they are not open, any vet clinic will be more than happy to apply this for you, because every clinic has this in stock. You don't have to stop walking him, but perhaps he will need another application of the kwik stop if he starts bleeding again. Also you can try walking him on the ground (dirt) instead of cement, which should be less abrasive on his nails. : ) I hope that you can get Hobbes nail to stop bleeding soon. Best wishes and take care.

My dog's nail is bleeding. How can I stop it and keep walking him?

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