Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic is used in dogs for Minor external bleeding (nail trims). Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in dogs, 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 | See the cited source for the printed regimen | PRN | Single application | Minor external bleeding (nail trims) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) NO SUPPORTING MONOGRAPH IN THIS BOOK for aluminium chloride — the held Plumb's 10th ed carries Aluminum Acetate Solution, Topical (printed p.1419) and Aluminum Hydroxide (printed p.44) only, neither of which is this salt. Class support: Riviere JE, Papich MG, eds. Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 10th ed (2018; held), ch.47 Dermatopharmacology, section "Astringents": "When used to coagulate blood, astringents are said to be styptic ... include aluminum chloride […]" That passage names no species, no indication and no dosage. [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12]; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: TOPICAL See the cited source for the printed regimen PRN. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in dogs: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic in dogs 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 dogs for: Minor external bleeding (nail trims).
These are general warnings for Aluminum Chloride Hemostatic across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.