How to Stop Bleeding?

[Begone]

What are you using if it begin to bleed when you file/cut their claws?

Here in Sweden we are using potato starch, but I read all over the forum that you are using corn starch, why? It it better then potato starch or what?
And No, I will not use cayenne..

 

[Danita]

I used all that one night and she kept picking it off. I ended up rushing her to the vet and she had to have her nail cauterized
If you can, order the stuff that makes the bleeding stop, but better yet, get a Dremel and don't clip the nails.
If I wasn't close to a vet and lived where there wasn't one, I am sure I would have lost Coco.
She bled like nothing I have seen before. It has to be that there is something wrong with her health wise for her not to clot, it got worse and worse!

 

[janicedyh]

Danita, what type dremel do you use...a regular human one? Could you please give some pointers on how to get our little ones to cooperate? Even though Kiwi is really laid back and never bites me...I had to use a towel to clip her nails

 

[iamwhoiam]

You can use Kwik Stop. It's a styptic powder. Don't know if you can get that where you are. https://www.amazon.com/Laboratories...UTF8&qid=1474229544&sr=8-2&keywords=kwik+stop
There are different brands of this. I use this or corn starch.

 

[Begone]

I use this or corn starch.

But why corn and not potato?

 

[Begone]

She bled like nothing I have seen before. It has to be that there is something wrong with her health wise for her not to clot, it got worse and worse!

That must have been awful to experience. We all know how little blood they have so that would have made me freak out. I have 1,5 H car trip to my Avian vet...

 

[iamwhoiam]

But why corn and not potato?

No idea but guess you could use either one.
Check this out:
Potato-Based Powder Stops Bleeding Instantly
It's an old article but it's interesting.

 

[DQTimnehs]

I've never heard of potato starch as a product available to buy. Corn starch is pretty common here and cheap.

I've tried it and Qwik stop but honestly they are messy and it's hard to get the powder just on the cut nail. I'm afraid they'll breathe it in and they pick at it and may end up eating some. I find the bleeding stops faster with simple pressure from your finger.

 

[Begone]

No idea but guess you could use either one.
Check this out:
Potato-Based Powder Stops Bleeding Instantly
It's an old article but it's interesting.

Thank you!

I've never heard of potato starch as a product available to buy. Corn starch is pretty common here and cheap.

That can be the reason, never thought about that. And here in Sweden potato starch is common and pretty cheap.

 

[Lwalker]

I have never heard of potato starch as a retail product so that probably is the reason. I have used plain flour also in a pinch.

 

[MommyBird]

I have Quik stop on hand but I don't even know if I've ever seen potato starch for sale or seen it in a recipe here in the USA. Cornstarch is common though.

 

[iamwhoiam]

My mom used to use potato starch to make potato pancakes and sponge cake. Manischewitz and Streits both make potato starch. I remember seeing that in the market (USA).

 

[SandraK]

What are you using if it begin to bleed when you file/cut their claws?

Here in Sweden we are using potato starch, but I read all over the forum that you are using corn starch, why? It it better then potato starch or what?
And No, I will not use cayenne..

The type of starch is probably because of the country. Most people use cornstarch for cooking in the U.S. - especially for making a sauce thicker so it is a standard thing to have at home. Styptic powder or a stick is the stuff used by people to stop a cut from bleeding (usually caused by shaving). Stings like all getout.

 

[SandraK]

I know we have used the "instant sealer" on one fid whose nail wouldn't stop bleeding. Instant sealer is like super glue but there is a version made for humans to use.

 

[Rolanda]

What are you using if it begin to bleed when you file/cut their claws?

Here in Sweden we are using potato starch, but I read all over the forum that you are using corn starch, why? It it better then potato starch or what?
And No, I will not use cayenne..

So, Eloy, do you use the same kind that one would get for cooking/eating? I might be interested in trying it. Maybe look up a recipe too... Multi purpose.
https://www.amazon.com/Potato-Starc...846&sr=8-7&keywords=potato+starch+powder&th=1

 

[Begone]

So, Eloy, do you use the same kind that one would get for cooking/eating?

Yes I do. It's great to bake with. I also use a lot of corn starch so I have them home both.