Will cats heal on their own if they cut their nails to the point of bleeding?

Dec 11,2023
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Cats may heal themselves when their nails are cut to the blood line. If the amount of bleeding is relatively small, the bleeding will stop after a while under the action of thrombin in the blood. However, if the amount of bleeding is relatively large, if the owner does not deal with it in time, the cat's nails will bleed continuously, and over time, it may cause infection and inflammation.

How to deal with a cat’s nails that are cut to the bleeding line

1. First, the owner should use gauze to press the bleeding nails for about three minutes to ensure that the amount of bleeding is not too large. In severe cases, the bleeding can be stopped.

2. When the amount of bleeding is relatively large, hemostatic powder should be used. If there is no hemostatic powder, Yunnan Baiyao can be used instead.

3. After stopping the bleeding, the owner should use iodophor to disinfect the wound. In severe cases, the wound can be bandaged with gauze to avoid bacterial infection.

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