Concerning cutting the quick in a nail- Wayne, it's usually not that big of a problem. If it happens, put a dab of corn starch or flour on the nail and the bleeding will stop. If the cut is worse than a nick, you may need styptic pencil, but that can sting. Pet shops carry Kwick-Stop which is a yellow powder for just that very thing (nicking the quick) but corn starch works fine. Good luck! Chris, Willow, and Smudge [Posted in FML issue 1290]