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deonk1 · 09-28-2011, 04:18 PM

Can you get a picture of it? Maybe someone with more experience could tell you if you'll even hit the quick if you clip it..

A friend of mine told me that the more often you clip the nails the quick shortens.. I try to do Harley every week, but usually only do him every 2 weeks. I find then I know exactly where his quick is.

I can't really explain where you can clip it, but if I were you I'd take some nail clippers and trim a tiny piece off at a time if you're nervous... and then if you can't get any closer without being scared of hurting her use a nail file to smooth it out. Just take your time. Thats what I do with Harley when his nails get too long, personally I'd rather do one nail 3 times than risk hitting the quick.

You're right though she may get it caught if you don't do something with it.

If it bleeds I'm pretty sure I remember hearing that flour or some other powder would stop the bleeding but don't quote me on that one.. I'm not sure.

09-28-2011, 04:18 PM	#4
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Can you get a picture of it? Maybe someone with more experience could tell you if you'll even hit the quick if you clip it.. A friend of mine told me that the more often you clip the nails the quick shortens.. I try to do Harley every week, but usually only do him every 2 weeks. I find then I know exactly where his quick is. I can't really explain where you can clip it, but if I were you I'd take some nail clippers and trim a tiny piece off at a time if you're nervous... and then if you can't get any closer without being scared of hurting her use a nail file to smooth it out. Just take your time. Thats what I do with Harley when his nails get too long, personally I'd rather do one nail 3 times than risk hitting the quick. You're right though she may get it caught if you don't do something with it. If it bleeds I'm pretty sure I remember hearing that flour or some other powder would stop the bleeding but don't quote me on that one.. I'm not sure. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!