This week we speak to Dr Lisa Booth, who owns Hero Pet Animal Hospital in NW Indiana, and also runs the non-profit Kits for K9s (www.kitsfork9s.org).

How long have you been using VETIGEL®?

"I started using it about a year ago."

What do you like about VETIGEL®?

"I love that it’s a gel. Much easier to use than powders or sponges."

Tell me about some of the procedures you’ve found benefited from the use of VETIGEL®?

"It’s great for trauma cases, such as penetrating injuries. I’ve found it works really well, stops bleeding very quickly."

I see you run Kits for K9s, do you see a role for VETIGEL® in K9 handlers’ first aid kits?

"I’d love to see VETIGEL® in their first aid kits. Obviously, handlers have to be trained so they are using it under the direction of a veterinarian. But the real benefit would be if a dog is injured, the handler will be able to stop the bleeding and transport the dog to a veterinarian, who may be some distance away. VETIGEL® will buy time and could save lives."

You have clearly had a positive experience with VETIGEL®; what other areas do you think it should be considered for?

"I’m intending to use it in canine and feline dental extractions. I expect VETIGEL® will significantly reduce both procedure time and blood loss."

Would you recommend VETIGEL® to other veterinarians?

"Yes, but not just veterinarians. I do think it has a real role to play in helping to protect working dogs who do so much to protect us.”

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