{"id":7792,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","slug":"should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I take my dog to the vet if her nail is bleeding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_if_her_nail_is_bleeding\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet if her nail is bleeding?\">Should I take my dog to the vet if her nail is bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Will_a_dogs_nail_stop_bleeding_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s nail stop bleeding on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s nail stop bleeding on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_stop_bleeding\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_bleeding_nail\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for a bleeding nail?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for a bleeding nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\" title=\"What should I do if my dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?\">What should I do if my dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Is_it_bad_if_a_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\" title=\"Is it bad if a dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?\">Is it bad if a dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_nail_to_stop_bleeding\" title=\"How long does it take a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?\">How long does it take a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#What_to_do_if_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\" title=\"What to do if dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?\">What to do if dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dogs_toe_nail_from_bleeding\" title=\"How do you stop a dogs toe nail from bleeding?\">How do you stop a dogs toe nail from bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Can_dogs_bleed_to_death_from_bleeding_nails\" title=\"Can dogs bleed to death from bleeding nails?\">Can dogs bleed to death from bleeding nails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_nail_to_heal_after_cutting_it_too_short\" title=\"How long does it take a dog&#8217;s nail to heal after cutting it too short?\">How long does it take a dog&#8217;s nail to heal after cutting it too short?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#What_do_you_do_when_a_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\" title=\"What do you do when a dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?\">What do you do when a dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Will_dogs_bleeding_nail_stop_on_its_own\" title=\"Will dogs bleeding nail stop on its own?\">Will dogs bleeding nail stop on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_lick_his_broken_nail\" title=\"Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?\">Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\" title=\"Should I be worried if my dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?\">Should I be worried if my dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_nails_to_bleed\" title=\"Is it normal for dog&#8217;s nails to bleed?\">Is it normal for dog&#8217;s nails to bleed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Will_dog_nail_bleeding_stop_on_its_own\" title=\"Will dog nail bleeding stop on its own?\">Will dog nail bleeding stop on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_broken_nail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s broken nail to heal?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s broken nail to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_come_off_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail come off on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail come off on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_broken_nail\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_broken_nail\" title=\"How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken nail?\">How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_stop_bleeding-2\" title=\"How long does it take for a dogs nail to stop bleeding?\">How long does it take for a dogs nail to stop bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_nail_to_stop_bleeding\" title=\"How long does it take for a nail to stop bleeding?\">How long does it take for a nail to stop bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-her-nail-is-bleeding\/#Will_a_dogs_toe_nail_stop_bleeding_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s toe nail stop bleeding on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s toe nail stop bleeding on its own?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_if_her_nail_is_bleeding\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet if her nail is bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. <b>It often requires a visit to the vet, immediately, if serious. Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a life-threatening condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_nail_stop_bleeding_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s nail stop bleeding on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder (and you would probably already know about this), the nail will stop bleeding on its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_stop_bleeding\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder or other serious underlying medical condition, it&#8217;s unlikely they will experience significant blood loss from a cut toenail, so don&#8217;t panic. Stay calm and apply one of the methods outlined above and the bleeding should stop within <b>five to ten minutes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_bleeding_nail\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for a bleeding nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Important disclaimer: <b>If your dog&#8217;s nail does not stop bleeding in 10 minutes OR if your dog has completely or partially torn off a toenail (resulting from an injury), please seek veterinary care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Control bleeding by <b>wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe. If the bleeding does not stop in 5-10 minutes, apply a styptic pencil, silver nitrate stick, or cauterizing powder to the nail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_if_a_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\"><\/span>Is it bad if a dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quick within a dog&#8217;s nail is a vascular structure, meaning it has nerves and lots of blood vessels within it. So when it sustains an injury, it is painful for the dogand <b>there tends to be a lot of bleeding. Cutting your dog&#8217;s nail too much and seeing it bleed can be a traumatizing event.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most dogs will completely recover, but it will take time because the nail will have to completely grow back to cover the exposed spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_nail_to_stop_bleeding\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, a dog&#8217;s toenail will usually stop bleeding after <b>several minutes. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you don&#8217;t need to act. Apply a warm soapy solution to the wound with a clean cloth. Doing so will not only clear up any blood, but will prevent bacteria from getting into the wound, minimizing the risk of infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\"><\/span>What to do if dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. <b>It often requires a visit to the vet, immediately, if serious. Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a life-threatening condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dogs_toe_nail_from_bleeding\"><\/span>How do you stop a dogs toe nail from bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder (and you would probably already know about this), the nail will stop bleeding on its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_bleed_to_death_from_bleeding_nails\"><\/span>Can dogs bleed to death from bleeding nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bar soap: Grab a plain bar of soap and soften it so it&#8217;s slightly mushy. Press your dog&#8217;s nail into the soap and hold in place for 35 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Cornstarch: Plain cornstarch or cornstarch mixed with baking soda also work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_nail_to_heal_after_cutting_it_too_short\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog&#8217;s nail to heal after cutting it too short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a Dog Bleed to Death From a Broken or Cut Nail? <b>A healthy dog will not bleed to death when the vein in the nail is cut or broken. It can be quite intense when the blood does start to flow, but a healthy animal&#8217;s body will be able to stop the flow in due time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_a_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\"><\/span>What do you do when a dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Control bleeding by wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe. If the bleeding does not stop in 5-10 minutes, apply a <b>styptic pencil, silver nitrate stick, or cauterizing powder to the nail<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dogs_bleeding_nail_stop_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will dogs bleeding nail stop on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder (and you would probably already know about this), <b>the nail will stop bleeding on its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_lick_his_broken_nail\"><\/span>Should I let my dog lick his broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder or other serious underlying medical condition, it&#8217;s unlikely they will experience significant blood loss from a cut toenail, so don&#8217;t panic. Stay calm and apply one of the methods outlined above and the bleeding should stop within <b>five to ten minutes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dogs_nail_is_bleeding\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my dog&#8217;s nail is bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Control bleeding by wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe. If the bleeding does not stop in 5-10 minutes, apply a <b>styptic pencil, silver nitrate stick, or cauterizing powder to the nail<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_nails_to_bleed\"><\/span>Is it normal for dog&#8217;s nails to bleed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Important disclaimer: <b>If your dog&#8217;s nail does not stop bleeding in 10 minutes OR if your dog has completely or partially torn off a toenail (resulting from an injury), please seek veterinary care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dog_nail_bleeding_stop_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will dog nail bleeding stop on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quick within a dog&#8217;s nail is a vascular structure, meaning it has nerves and lots of blood vessels within it. So <b>when it sustains an injury, it is painful for the dogand there tends to be a lot of bleeding. Cutting your dog&#8217;s nail too much and seeing it bleed can be a traumatizing event.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_broken_nail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s broken nail to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It usually only takes <b>two to three weeks for a nail to grow back down and cover the quick, according to many online sources.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_broken_nail_come_off_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s broken nail come off on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will a dog&#8217;s nail heal on its own? If you&#8217;re able to treat at home, dogs can keep the nail clean on their own, as they would do in the wild.  The good news about broken nails is that <b>they almost always heal well, infections are rare, and a complete recovery is expected. The nail will grow back in time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_broken_nail\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for a broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. <b>It often requires a visit to the vet, immediately, if serious. Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a life-threatening condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_broken_nail\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog&#8217;s broken nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Safely restrain your dog. Have someone hold your pet while you tend to the nail.  <\/li>\n<li>Control bleeding by wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove the damaged part of the nail.  <\/li>\n<li>Protect the nail bed from infection.  <\/li>\n<li>Control the pain.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nail_to_stop_bleeding-2\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dogs nail to stop bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder (and you would probably already know about this), the nail will stop bleeding on its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_nail_to_stop_bleeding\"><\/span>How long does it take for a nail to stop bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, a dog&#8217;s toenail will usually stop bleeding after <b>several minutes. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you don&#8217;t need to act. Apply a warm soapy solution to the wound with a clean cloth. Doing so will not only clear up any blood, but will prevent bacteria from getting into the wound, minimizing the risk of infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_toe_nail_stop_bleeding_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s toe nail stop bleeding on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unless your dog has a clotting disorder (and you would probably already know about this), the nail will stop bleeding on its own.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I take my dog to the vet if her nail is bleeding?Will a dog&#8217;s nail stop bleeding on its own?How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nail to stop bleeding?When should I take my dog to the vet for a bleeding nail?What should I do if my dog&#8217;s nail is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7792"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7792\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}