How to cut dog nails without bleeding

Grooming • Daily CareUpdated 2026

Avoid the Quick.

Cut small slices (1mm). On black nails, look for a chalky white ring with a black dot in the center - that is the start of the quick (blood vessel). Stop there.

Styptic Powder

Keep cornstarch or Kwik-Stop handy to stop bleeding if you nip the quick.