Q: How do I stop nail bleeding without nitrate powder?

I watched your video on clipping nails. If you don't have any of the nitrate powder you spoke of, is there anything else that can make the nail stop bleeding?Q: I watched your video on clipping nails. If you don't have any of the nitrate powder you spoke of, is there anything else that can make the nail stop bleeding?

A: If you cut your dog's nails too short and do not have styptic powder or silver nitrate sticks there are some other things you can use. The nail can be pressed into a bar of soap to stop the bleeding. Flour or corn starch can also be used in place of styptic powder although it may not be as effective!