PROMOTE WOUND HEALING  Alginic acid, is a naturally occurring, edible polysaccharide found in brown algae. It is hydrophilic and forms a gel like substance when hydrated. With metals such as sodium and calcium, its salts are known as alginates. Calcium alginate dressings are made from salts of alginic acid obtained from algae (Phaeophyceae sp.j) found in seaweed. They are known for absorbing excess wound exudate and forming a non-adherent gel, which accelerates wound healing by promoting a moist wound healing environment, facilitating debridement, and helping to prevent trauma to the wound bed and the surrounding skin.

Alginate dressings are terrific for wound healing, increasing the rate of granulation of the wound bed. Combining the Alginate with Honey gives us two very powerful & effective components for rapid & cosmetic wound healing. As Alginate forms a gel like substance for moist wound healing, does not adhere to wound site, and is easily removed with saline without disturbing the newly formed wound bed.

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PRECAUTIONS:

By  absorbing excess wound exudate & increasing the rate of granulation tissue, alginate dressings are used on SPECIFIC  WOUND TYPE (moderate to heavily exudative wounds) &  at SPECIFIC TIMES of wound healing (during the transition from debridement to repair phase of wound healing) . There are certain body areas where we can or cannot use this dressing. It is therefore important that you discuss your animals wound type with our vet before applying this dressing.