Silver Nitrate question

[geddy]

I have read on here before that some of you use silver nitrate sticks for dogs who don't stop bleeding when they are quicked. How do you use the stick? Do you just hold it on the end of the nail? Is one stick only for one use? I'm clueless obviously, about these but am interested. Every now and then i get a dog that doesn't stop bleeding very quick with quik stop powder or gel.

[Hello Kitty FTW]

You hold the stick on the nail until it stops bleeding. It's a one time use stick.