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Anyone who owns a horse should own a well-stocked First Aid Kit. Start by buying a plastic bucket that has a lid and place all of the first aid supplies in the tightly sealed container. The following are first-aid supplies that are essential to a well-stocked First Aid Kit. These supplies should be kept in all First Aid Kits... |
Iodine Solution
Diluted
An Iodine Solution that is properly diluted is Betadine. Any fresh
wounds should be flushed out with this solution.
Hydrogen
Peroxide
Only use Hydrogen Peroxide to flush deep wounds or punctures.
Neosporin
and Nolvasan
These are topical antiseptic ointments that fight bacteria and
promote healing. These should be used twice daily
after a
veterinarian has seen the wound.
Sterile
Gauze Sponges
Use these when cleaning the wounded area with an Diluted Iodine
Solution.
Sterile
Gauze Roll and Self-Adhesive Tape
The Self-Adhesive Tape holds the Gauze to the wound. The tape is
easily applied and removed. A few good brands
are: Kling, Elastikon,
Flexus and Vet-Rap.
Blunt-tipped Bandage Scissors
These come in handy for removing bandages.
Topical
Eye Ointment
Nonsteroidal Eye Ointment comes in handy when a horse injures his
eye, and a veterinarian is not immediately available.
Rectal
Thermometer
An adult horse's normal temperature is between 99.0 and 101 degrees
F.
Injectable
Sedative and Pain Killer
Keep a small dose of each available. They come in handy in
situations such as colic or for horses who are unwilling.
Other
Supplies That Should be Included:
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Easy-Boot
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Stethoscope
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Twitch
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Hoof Pick
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Fly Lotion
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Wire cutters
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Electrolytes
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Flashlight