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Post by twistedsymphony on Jun 14, 2011 2:18:34 GMT
I was cutting Chii's toenails and I managed to cut the quick, not too badly and it only bled a little but I feel so awful, it's the first time I have managed to do it >.< I just wanted to know how worried I should be about infection risk and if it wolf be worth washing her foot daily or anything. ty all, I feel so bad  |
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Post by piggylover on Jun 14, 2011 6:13:44 GMT
As long as it's stopped bleeding I'd do nothing more just check ot to make sure it doesn't get a infection, I've cut a full rabbits nail off and nowt happened but a lot of blood
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Post by Orlaith on Jun 14, 2011 10:39:20 GMT
Ah don't worry. We've quicked our piggies a good few times and they've never had any problems. Once the bleeding has stopped it's fine. In future you can help stop the bleeding faster if you press the nail into some while flour or grounds coffee. That'll stick on and help it to clot. I know it's a horrible feeling, but it really doesn't hurt them for too long and accidents happen  Don't be too hard on yourself. |
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Post by twistedsymphony on Jun 14, 2011 12:19:40 GMT
ty, she seems to be her usual piggy self, every so often looking up at me and giving me 'the look' lol and making pathetic squeaky noises... I think she clocked that I gave her extra veggies because I felt bad. Manipulative piggy!
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Post by Orlaith on Jun 15, 2011 14:50:01 GMT
Hehe, they're such clever little things, they know our weakness for cute!
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Post by amjon on Jun 15, 2011 22:11:01 GMT
The chance of infection from cutting nails too short is very low because of the blood that comes out. Just keep the bedding clean.
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