I feel like the worst puppy mommy ever!?

Please don't bash yourself up too hard. It was a mistake. These things happen sometimes especially when the dog doesn't sit still. I have cut my dog's quick many many times even today, it still happens but not to the point where I have cut almost the whole nail off. Just a bit but they have bled a lot a few times. I do feel bad for what I have done but it was a mistake. My dogs get so terribly nervous when it's time for nail trimming. But what to do?

Your pup has forgiven you but may get nervous when it's time for nail trimming again. Hope you'll feel better soon.

Being a dog groomer, I've cut dogs nails too short before. The first time I did it I almost fainted because of the blood. I kept telling the dog oh sorry I'm so sorry! While the dog kept jumping around it made it worse, blood all over the table. It was bad enough that we needed to use a cauterizing stick (the one your vet used I'm guessing). Usually the bleeding can stop with corn starch or quik stop (what I use) I'll tell you though, it took me several hundred nail clippings to learn how to do it right and go a week without going too close. Now when I do it I have all the clotting supplies right next to me. I'm very happy you have a nice vet that will show you how to do it right! Also most groomers charge only $5-$10 to do it so maybe that would be an easier option. Don't feel bad, it happens.

Aww I know how you feel. He's ok, and the important thing is you took him quickly to the vet so he is ok. I have 2 boys and have taken care of them for years. It only took me one time of going through this for me to be scared to death. My dog has dark nails which makes it more difficult. I cut too close once and he bled pretty badly. Thankfully I had some quick stop in my emergency kit. If you don't have some make sure you get some. You can get it at pet smart with the clippers. It's only like $5 and can seriously help. I also went to hand filing for maintenance, although for the big dog I now use a Pedipaws, basically it's an electric file. The little dog is terrified of it though. Hope this helps. I know it's easier said than done, but don't be so hard on yourself. It happens to the best of us. Hang in there, your puppy knows you would never intentionally hurt him.

I am fostering a little min pin right now, and her nails were really long.

I cut ONE of them, very carefully, and suddenly there was blood everywhere. :o(

The poor little thing was already scared to death of people, and I felt SO bad watching her limp around with a terrified a look on her face.

Ive decided I am going to use the rotary grinder from now on, no matter what. It took a while to get her used to it, but there has not been a drop of blood spilled, since.

i have a Chihuahua that had a seizure about 3 weeks ago. it scared me and to make it worse it was late at night so the vet was closed and it took for ever for him to call me back. i ended up calling my boyfriends mom who works at an animal shelter. she is finally getting back to normal and wanting to play but it was rally hard for me to get past what happened and it involved a lot of crying from me. i know it might be hard to do but i would suggest that the next time he needs to have his nails cut to do it yourself like you normally would. if you are worried about the same thing happening again you could have someone else hold him when you cut his nails also i would find a new vet if you are not happy with her. there are other vets who will care just as much about your dogs.

sorry you hurt your baby, i have done that myself, with 4 dogs, now 3 cats, had 4 but one recently had to be put to sleep she was 16, 3 ferrets and 2 birds, too many nails to "clip" i finally got pedipaws, it takes some extra time but i no longer have to worry about clipping too much making them bleed and hurt. what your vet used is called quick stop---it takes very little, works better than corn starch ,works really fast, and can be purchased at pet stores fairly cheap.

Just about every dog I've ever owned has had really dark nails, so I don't clip them. I file a little off for maintenance but for clippings, straight to the groomers.

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no not at all its just accidents it happens ! you are the best puppy owner for caring so much=)

i agree with not feeding you dog iams.......what do you feed your dogs?..i feed mine wellness super5mix