Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic is used in dog for Minor external bleeding (nail trims). Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Kwik Stop
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 0 topical | PRN | Single application | Minor external bleeding (nail trims) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Astringent that causes protein precipitation and vasoconstriction at the site of application, promoting rapid hemostasis of minor bleeding.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic dosing in other species
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 dog — 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.