- 1). Stop the bleeding by applying a blood coagulant such as styptic powder or a household product like flour or cornstarch. Pack the material heavily onto the nail. Bleeding should subside quickly. If bleeding continues, apply a gauze pad to the nail, wrap it in a tight bandage, and keep the dog calm until bleeding subsides.
- 2). Examine the nail for any rough edges and carefully file the surface until smooth.
- 3). Clip the nail shorter, avoiding the quick. Should bleeding restart, place a bandage over the nail and apply gentle pressure until it subsides.
- 4). Rub an over-the-counter antibiotic cream onto the nail to prevent possible infection. You may want to apply a bandage over the nail to prevent any licking of the medication.
- 5). Brush a hardening polish or nail glue over the split to avoid further splitting while it grows out.
- 6). Monitor the nail and continue to trim it until the split grows out.
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