Dale asks:
 
>My vet had previously given me a powder that stopped the blood immediately
>but I have now run out.  Any suggestions on what to use.
 
I've used three different things.
 
1) Press the nail into a bar of soap (being very careful that the ferret
doesn't snatch said bar, dragging it to some hidey hole for casual
nibbling).  <Come on Dad!  cut my nails again, soap AND ferretone!?
That's what I call heaven.>
 
2) Corn Starch.  Just put a dab where the nail is bleeding.  This is kinda
messy, but works pretty well.
 
3) Styptic Pencil.  This seems to work the fastest, but I suspect it does
sting the ferret a bit.  I know it stings when I use it on nicks from
shaving.
 
Cheers!
Matthew
 
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[Posted in FML issue 2548]