>From: Pamela Greene <[log in to unmask]> >[begin PG] >In either case, cut the nail just longer than the pink line inside it. To us maybe it's obvious, but I think it should be added how the cut is to be placed, as it's important if you don't want the tip to get broken: The cut must be placed parallel to the floor's surface, as it would be in relation to the foot when the ferret is standing on the floor. >A handy supply of styptic powder will stop the bleeding; for a nicked >nail-vein, one person suggested rubbing the affected claw in soap to >stop up the blood vessel. Please add that it's really not necessary, as the flow will stop by itself in a short while. [Posted in FML issue 0734]