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which blood stop works the best

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Most of what I've seen and used over the years has alum as the main ingredient. I keep plain alum (aluminum sulfate powder) on hand as it works well as a simple, inexpensive astringent to stop bleeding. It does not treat infection. If you have a well-stocked kitchen you may have some in your spice rack.

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I have used Corn Starch in the past with very good results. Just plain old corn starch you get at the grocery store.

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You can buy blood clotting powder at most farm stores I used it on various animals......but if you think the injury will require stitches Do Not Apply cover with a clean bandage and proceed to vet help FYI

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Since one poster is a medical doctor and a surgeon to boot, I will use the corn starch He recommended. Thanks Rip. Dave

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TSC sells several different blood stops...Walmart, Walgreens and Target sell self adhesive wrap bandage and it is good about stopping blood loss...I very seldom stitch my dogs...I spray CutHeal twice a day with CutHeal and the wound heals from the inside out and usually no scar is left...

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Quick clot can be bought a variety of places. If I’ve got one that is just gushing I just pack it with mud. Odds are you’re not goi g to be near a truck when you need it.

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Corn starch is handy the blood stop is easier to keep for me in the weather prof container

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Well honestly if there is something serious I stitch but ears and nose cuts can bleed alot and be minor. Those are what I use the corn starch for. Nothing wrong with the commercial blood stop products/quick clot ect. Some heat up I just always carried plain old corn starch. It's something the old timers always used and I never needed to find something else.

If it needs stitches then I don't put anything on it because I don't want to stitch something into the wound. I clean it well and sew them up.

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IF UR HUNTIN PACK THE CUT WIYH MUDD, WORKS WELL

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I get power from the vet they use when dehorning cattle. I use powered lime, after that helps in closing the wound.

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thanks for the help

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Thanks for your input, I think some of us are always looking for a magic pill or fix for everything from Dog food to cuts. Some old timer cures are still the best today today, just like corn bread is pretty good dog food. Lol. Dave

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I know we are discussing blood stop...however I cannot say enough good things about CutHeal...on big cuts spray CutHeal on wound twice a day and give one 250 mg capsule of amoxicillin and your dog will heal right up...a potential 2 inch scar will be smooth and a 1/2” small when healed...no infections and healing process doesn’t last long...amoxicillin 7 to ten days max...

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