Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic is used in cats for Minor external bleeding (nail trims). Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kwik Stop
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | Dosing: apply to bleeding site | PRN | Single application | Minor external bleeding (nail trims) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Astringent that causes protein precipitation and vasoconstriction at the site of application, promoting rapid hemostasis of minor bleeding.
For minor external bleeding only (nail trims, minor cuts). Stings on application. Not for surgical hemostasis. Wash off after bleeding stops.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL Dosing: apply to bleeding site PRN. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in cats include: Single application. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic is indicated in cats for: Minor external bleeding (nail trims).
These are general warnings for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For minor external bleeding only (nail trims, minor cuts). Stings on application. Not for surgical hemostasis. Wash off after bleeding stops.
Why a species-specific page? Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.