Squeeze the toe to extend the nail before cutting, and make sure you have
styptic powder on hand in case you accidentally hit the quick.
Anyone that has pets should keep
some styptic powder on hand, just in case there's an emergency.
Cutting into the quick of the nail may cause bleeding and it might be handy to have a styptic pencil or
styptic powder on hand to be able to provide first - aid to help stop the bleeding.
Have
some styptic powder on hand before you start trimming to stop the bleeding if you do accidentally trim the nail too short and cut into the quick.
If you do not have
any styptic powder on hand the paw may bleed for a bit, but it will eventually stop.
Cutting into the quick causes bleeding, so keep
some styptic powder on hand in case you cut into it (flour or cornstarch can be used as an alternative in an emergency).
You should have
a styptic powder on hand in the event you do clip the quick.
If there is
no styptic powder on hand, cornstarch or flour can work in a pinch to stop the bleeding.
Pet stores should always have
styptic powder on hand, ready to use and available for sale.
Pet stores and bird owners should always have
styptic powder on hand, including when traveling with birds.