How to use red kote on an open wound?

How to use red kote on an open wound?

Hold the container upright four (4) to six (6) inches from the animal and direct the spray at the site to be treated by pressing down the valve. Only a light coat is needed. Use either as an open wound treatment or under a bandage.

Can you use red kote on a cat?

Do not use on cats. Prevent dogs from licking the treated area. If redness, irritation, or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. In case of serious burns, deep or puncture wounds, consult a veterinarian.

Is it safe to use Scarlet oil on horses?

Scarlet oil can cause painful inflammation and irritation to the skin causing many horses to object to treatment. Due to the lack of research and the known side effects, we do NOT recommend scarlet oil for applying to wounds.

When to discontinue red Kote for animal use?

Prevent dogs from licking the treated area. If redness, irritation, or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. In case of serious burns, deep or puncture wounds, consult a veterinarian. Avoid inhalation. For external animal use only.

How to use red Kote veterinary scarlet red oil?

Phenol 3.25%, Biebrich Scarlet Red .19%. Antiseptic Wound Dressing for Horses and Dogs for Superficial: Clean and dry affected area thoroughly before spraying. Keep wound clean and dry. Shake Well. Remove protective cap. Hold container upright 4 to 6 inches from animal and direct spray at site to be treated by pressing down valve.

What kind of dressing to use on scarlet red wound?

The trapped moisture does lend itself to Gram-negative infection, however, and this should be carefully monitored. Silver-impregnated dressings such as Acticoat™ or Acticoat Absorbent™ or Aquacel Ag™ seem to diminish bacterial overgrowth and can be used directly on the donor wound or as an intermediate layer.

How often do you spray red Kote for wounds?

Hold container upright 4 to 6 inches from animal and direct spray at site to be treated by pressing down valve. Only a light coat is needed. Use either as an open wound treatment or under bandage. Repeat once or twice daily or as indicated until healing takes place.

When to remove scarlet red gauze in Galveston?

The Galveston Unit favors donor sites covered by scarlet red gauze, followed by dry gauze and compression bandages if anatomically possible. Bandages are removed 6 hours later and donor sites exposed. If donor sites fail to dry or develop excess moisture, a 40 watt heat lamp is positioned 18 inches away.