BLOOD STOP

Stop Minor Blood Flow – an easy and revolutionary solution

Animals are pretty resilient – but your pets may occasionally present you with a bloody paw, a small nick from the coat trimmers, or a little graze caused by the environment that surrounds them.

In these situations, cleaning the wound is essential, and then stopping the bleeding comes next. Human first aid dictates applying pressure, elevating the wound and then covering with a dressing, or an adhesive plaster. If you have ever tried to put a horse’s leg in the air or place a sticky plaster on a long-haired coat of a dog, you already appreciate it is not the easiest option in the world!

Luckily there is another way – and it’s called Blood Stop by Aqueos.

Where did it all start?

It all stems back to a product used by military medics in the field. Coagulent powder poured on wounds helped stop the flow of blood, leaving medics free to attend to other casualties.

Conversations with a veterinary surgeon lead to discussions about whether the same idea could be used on animals. Further investigations suggested the powder could be safely used on small cuts and grazes found on animals. It seemed to be particularly good at treating clipper wounds in areas where the coat had been clipped or clipped nail wounds.

How does it work?

As small spots of blood well out of the wound, the blood stops forming a gel plaque with the blood. This plaque then restricts the blood flow, giving the body’s own clotting agents time to start working. As this happens, the gel plaque simply falls off. The product has no medical claims – the plaque just acts to stop the flow of blood temporarily.

Why use Blood Stop?

Although the product’s name speaks for itself, it has several benefits and features that make it unique. Not only does it control bleeding from cuts and minor wounds quickly, but it also has a stain-free formula, meaning it does not discolour the areas around it. It is also lump-free.

It contains no harmful chemicals or banned products and is therefore competition safe for equine, as well as being an essential product for dog groomers.

When to use Aqueos Blood Stop?

Blood Stop is an ideal product to keep in your first aid kit, keeping it handy at all times for those small wounds you may come across. Useful for a range of situations, including:

• Grooming salon – as it is stain-free, it won’t show up on pale coats, while minimising blood spotting from clipper cuts
• Equestrian yards – ideal for quickly dealing with minor wounds caused in the field or stable
• Travelling animals – particularly useful if travelling to competitions, where appearance is essential
• At home – a great addition to the first aid kit of all pet owners to ease blood transfer around the house, while keeping blood staining on soft furnishings to a minimum

Although this is not a miracle cure, it certainly has a place in the animal first aid kit. At last – we see to have a sticky plaster equivalent for animals that is safe while being quick, easy and mess-free. If only everything in life were this straightforward!