gracegirl Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Time to stock up on the medical kit. Boy I could use some EMT gel right now. No dealers near me in Seattle though, the closest one is about 45 minutes away. I need to place an order online and I wanted to see if anyone here had experiences with EMT gel vs. the spray. Which did you like better? Why? I'm inclined to go with the gel, I feel like I could cover the wound better. Thanks for any info you could share! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I didn't really like the spray, I'm not sure why. I guess because the thing that set EMT Gel apart (to me) is the way it forms that nice flexible coating on the wound, and the spray didn't do that. There are other people here that do like the spray, though. I *think* I got it from Omaha Vaccine, I don't remember for sure. Now we have a Bass Pro and a Cabela's in the area, so I'll probably go there next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 GEM has it and also has super fast shipping. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) GEM has it and also has super fast shipping. Thanks! Wow, I just spent $50 on that site. That's some expensive EMT gel. (I got a calendar, some vet wrap and screaming monkeys too. The EMT gel was only $12.) Edited March 22, 2008 by gracegirl Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlebaby Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 GEM has it and also has super fast shipping. I was going to recommend GEM too, I love that 100% goes to the hounds! They are super nice people too, excellent service ! I have ordered online before, but have been stocking up when they vend at the Shamrock Festival in July. I prefer the spray... just remember to wear a glove when you spray, that stuff tastes icky! Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have both, and I find the spray tends to get on my carpet or pants leg as much as on the wound! I don't think I'd buy it again. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I was hoping to hear the preferences too in that I was trying to decide either/or. Is there a situation you would use the spray over the gel or vice versa? Should you have both in your first aid kit? Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cendrine Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Should a mask be worn when using the spray? I just can't imagine that kind of stuff would be too healthy to breathe in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have the spray and the gel. Prefer the gel, the spray mechanism on my bottle never worked properly and is not as precise as the gel. Linda, Valor, Keeva and Bella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I thought the gel was supposed to deter licking (it smells awful), but Quiet Man has a wound on his tail and he constantly licks the gel off. I kept it wrapped for a few days, but wanted to give it some air and he licks it off right after I put it on. It's not able to get stiched either, so I'm just praying it does not get infected. Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FireHorse Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I like the gel better. I was interested in the spray because it was supposed to be bitter, to discourage licking at sore spots. Um, not exactly. My guys LIKE the taste and will lick at the bottle while I'm spraying, then lick themselves where I sprayed. I moved the spray to the people kit and bought a new tube of gel for the dog kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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