How to deal with overgrown quick of the nails?

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jarklor05

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Hello, I'm trying to trim my beardie's nails and one of the nails as you can see is curled up and completely covered with quick (not the black nail). I know you're not supposed to cut that part but I'm concerned about it, but I do want to hurt her.
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Drache613

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Hello,

I have had to trim on the black part or nail portion before. Are you able to see where the
vein ends on the nail portion? If so, you can trim it to the area just below the vein so that
you don't draw too much blood. If you do decide to trim up a bit, be sure you have some
corn starch or ointment, to help stop the bleeding.
Are you planning on using clippers?

Tracie
 
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