What should you avoid doing after cutting an animal's nail too short?

When a nail is cut too short, it can cause bleeding and pain due to the exposure of the nail's quick, a sensitive area filled with blood vessels and nerves. Applying pressure to the nail may intensify the pain and lead to further injury or distress for the animal.

It's crucial to handle the situation delicately because the pain and potential bleeding can lead to negative associations with nail trimming in the future. Gentle and careful management of the situation is important to keep the animal calm and to prevent any further trauma to the area.

In contrast, allowing the animal to walk is generally acceptable unless they are in significant pain. Cleaning may also be necessary to prevent infection, and providing food is typically not an issue, as it doesn’t interfere with addressing the injury.