The present invention utilizes a combination of a porous carrier and inorganic material is selected from the group consisting of diatomaceous earth, glass powder or fibers, precipitated or fumed silica, kaolin and montmorillonite clays, and Ca exchanged permutites to make a more effective hemostatic device to treat wounds in mammalian animals. These hemostatic devices provide a lower heat rise to the skin as compared to direct application of zeolites to the skin.
