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My pet's nail broke and is bleeding. Is it painful? What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 1.5 lbs

Her nail snapped because of me i didnt cut her nails for a long time but when i cut her nails she nips me and also moves so i always make her bleed and dont know where to find the powder but does it hurt??

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 11th, 2017

Yes it does hurt. i would strongly recommend having her nail clipped by a vet at least the first time so you can see how it is done. if the nail keeps bleeding badly you can soak it with pressure in flour or ground coffee. please do not try this again without having a professional showing you how to do it properly.
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  • Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 25th, 2016

    I would not put flour on the quick as that can be contaminated with bacteria. If she will let you soak the nail again in tepid water and remove the flour, dry the nail, put on some antiseptic ointment and wrap it again for two or three days. If the cause shows a discharge, or if River starts limping, or does not stop limping within two days, then you need to have it examined by a veterinarian. the wound should dry up and a new nail should grow in with in the next few months.

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