Kwik Stop Styptic Powder - Staff Review

Anyone who's ever clipped their dog’s nails a little too short or dealt with an accidental cut knows how quickly small injuries can turn into a bleeding mess. The good news? Kwik Stop Styptic Powder can help you stop bleeding fast! In this guide, we’ll explain why every pet owner should keep a bottle of Kwik Stop on hand, plus how it works and why it’s so effective at stopping bleeding in dogs.

How does Kwik Stop Styptic Powder Work?

Kwik Stop Styptic Powder is designed to quickly stop bleeding from minor cuts, abrasions, or nail trims by both promoting blood clotting and numbing the affected area. This fast-acting powder combines powerful ingredients that work together to provide immediate relief.

Here’s how it works:

1. Stops Bleeding Fast: Kwik Stop contains Ferric Sulfate and Aluminum Chloride, which are hemostatic agents that help blood vessels constrict and form a clot, stopping the bleeding quickly.
2. Numbs the Pain: The addition of Benzocaine provides localized pain relief by numbing the area, making the application more comfortable for your pet.
3. Promotes Healing: Other ingredients, like Copper Sulfate and Ammonium Chloride, contribute to the powder’s effectiveness by aiding in the coagulation process and ensuring the wound stays sealed.

How to Use It

Using Kwik Stop Styptic Powder is simple:

• Step 1: Moisten a cotton swab, Q-tip, or cotton ball with water.
• Step 2: Apply the powder directly to the bleeding area. Press gently for 5–10 seconds to allow the powder to form a clot and stop the bleeding.
• Tip: In a pinch, your finger will work just fine if you don't have a cotton swab or Q-tip available.

The powder acts quickly, and in most cases, it will stop bleeding almost immediately. For persistent bleeding, you can repeat the application or contact your veterinarian if needed.

Lion Country Supply Staff Reviews of Kwik Stop Styptic Powder:

"As a ferret owner with 8 active little ones, I can tell you that keeping their nails trimmed is a regular task. Unlike dogs, whose nails typically need trimming about once a month, ferrets' nails grow much faster and sharper, often requiring trimming every 1-2 weeks. With the frequency of nail trims and the occasional accidental rough housing wound, it’s easy for bleeding to occur. When that happens, our go-to product is always Kwik Stop Styptic Powder. A small dab of this powder on a bleeding nail stops the bleeding in just seconds—it's quick and effective.

We’ve also used Kwik Stop Powder on one of our older ferrets who had a chordoma tumor on her tail that would occasionally break open. A quick sprinkle of Kwik Stop Powder, followed by some bandage wrapping, was all it took to stop the bleeding and keep her zooming around without the risk of bleeding everywhere.

Whether you have a dog, cat, ferret, or any other active pet, I highly recommend keeping a bottle of Kwik Stop Styptic Powder in your first aid kit. It’s a lifesaver for those unexpected bleeding moments."

— Michael Cassatt, LCS Director of Marketing

“This is without a doubt the best product we have ever used at home for our dog nail-trimming chores. Keeping the nails at reasonable length is a very important part of canine foot care and health. This product is far better than any of the styptic liquids we used in the past. When we are trimming our dogs' nails and accidentally get too close to the vein, we get the Kwik-Stop out and apply it immediately.”

– 2008 Review by the late Jack Sankey, LCS Telephone Specialist

“Don't know about your birds, but ruff grouse in Pennsylvania tends to inhabit the thickest, nastiest, thorniest cover possible. Therefore you and your dog’s experience a lot of thorn caused bleeders. It's remarkable how profusely you and your dog's ears can bleed. The dogs don't seem to mind, but I'm not as stoic! That's why I always carry Lion Country Supply's Kwik Stop Styptic Powder when grouse hunting.

The half-ounce tube fits easily and unobtrusively into any pocket and stops the bleeding fast. And yes, I use it on myself, as well as the dogs. The manufacturer recommends a moistened Q-tip for application, but in the field, I find a finger and some spit works just fine. It also works great to stop the bleeding when you accidentally over clip your dog’s nails.

Don't let the thorns spoil your hunt. Carry Kwik Stop Styptic Powder!”

– 2013 Review by John Sarver, LCS Warehouse Manager

Conclusion

When it comes to quickly stopping bleeding, there is no better product than the Kwik Stop Styptic Powder. We truly recommend this product for every dog owner’s first aid kit. It is important to remember though that this is only meant to stop bleeding and does not contain any antibacterial or healing promoting properties. For cleaning and antibacterial protection, we recommend products like the Vetericyn Plus Wound and Skin Care and similar products that can be found on our Dog First Aid collection page.

If you have any questions on the Kwik Stop Styptic Powder, please leave us a comment to this blog, give us a call at 1-800-662-5202, send us an email to service@lcsupply.com, or message us on social media!

Thank you for reading and we hope everyone found this article helpful.

For more on our recommendations on items for your first aid kits check out: Top 5 Must Have Dog First Aid Products