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I tried following your advice but now i notice a white tube should i cut it because i heard it could be a nerve and could bleed a lot and if i do and it starts to bleed what should i use to stop the bleeding
- Trevor
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Experienced Advisor Reuben Reyes says:
November 08th, 2009 at 12:04 AM
You can use corn starch or styptic powder to stop the bleeding. The blood will began to clot and will slow down the bleeding. Apply more powder and put pressure on the nail if it still bleeds. Use clean cloth or paper towel in applying pressure to the nail.
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Trevor says:
November 08th, 2009 at 12:24 AM
thank you very very much i have one more question though. i want to know if i should bandage the wound because a piece of flesh is out adn how do i keep it disinfected
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Experienced Advisor Reuben Reyes says:
November 08th, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Yes you should put bandage on the wound. Clean the wound with warm water or you can soak his paw in a bath warm water with epsom salt for about 10 minutes so that it will soften the skin and flush any debris that may have left. Used paper towels to dry the wound. Disinfect the wound using betadine, you can pour over the wound or dab it using sterile gauge pads. Do not use hydrogen peroxide because it will damage the tissue. Apply anti-biotic ointment for the next 2 days to prevent infection. You can put bandage over the wound for less irritation and so that your dog will not lick the ointment. You can put socks to prevent licking and chewing of the bandage. Or you can put an E-collar on your dog.
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Trevor says:
November 08th, 2009 at 10:05 AM
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. She seems better now !
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Experienced Advisor Reuben Reyes says:
November 08th, 2009 at 05:13 PM
You are welome. It is our pleasure here at Televets to provide information to pet owners like you. Glad to know your dog is feeling much better now.
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Lizzy suggests:
November 21st, 2009 at 11:16 PM
I ALWAYS LOVE IT WHEN PETS RECOVER WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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