What supplies should I have in my eqine first aid kit?

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I want to have everything I might need for someone else's horse, at a show, or just in general. What should I put it all in to keep it steriel (SP) and clean?

Supply of conforming bandages, which mould to the shape of the limb, either 4 or 5 inch (7.5 or 10cm)
Self-adhesive bandages to keep dressings in place, ex: Vet-wrap
Proprietary hock and knee bandages, shaped to the joint
Supply of sterile, non-stick gauze dressings, ex: melolin
Poultice dressing for use wet or dry, ex: animalintex
Scissors
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Sticky-backed tape (not safety pins), for anchoring bandages
Antibiotic spray or wound dressing powder
Antiseptic ointment
Antiseptic cleansing liquid, for dilution to clean wounds
Cotton wool
Latex Gloves
A clean bucket, not used for feeding or other purposes
Syringe 2oz or 60cc for flushing wounds
Veterinary equine emergency manual
STAY CALM don't panic keep your cool
Prayers never hurt either

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9 Comments on What supplies should I have in my eqine first aid kit?

  1. draco.dominia on Sun, 30th Nov 2008 9:37 pm

    2. Mercury or Digital Thermometer
    Antiseptic Wound Cleaner
    Cutters
    Clean Stable Wraps
    Gamgee, Gauze Diapers, Cottons or Other Absorbent Padding
    Self-sticking Bandages
    Zinc Oxide Cream
    Salts
    Antiseptic Cream or Ointment
    Books ( a vet book on what to do in case…..)
    References :
    http://horses.about.com/od/basiccare/tp/firstaidkit.htm

  2. jjrodeorose on Sun, 30th Nov 2008 10:06 pm

    3. Two other good things to have besides all the basics are a stethascope and timer, for pulse/heartbeat.
    References :

  3. Shannon on Sun, 30th Nov 2008 10:52 pm

    4. Thats alot of things but I just had a few more.
    banamine if you can get it from your vet.
    Blood Stop Powder to stop bleeding.
    Mineral oil
    Alcohol
    Peroxide
    i have blu lotion spray
    latex gloves
    I also have Rhompum for when they get hurt and need to be sedated before the vet can get there. But the meds are for very experienced owners who have used them before.
    Stethoscope to listen to gut sounds.
    Believe it or not I use a small tool box. It is big enough to hold it all and it can be locked to keep everthing clean and safe.
    gee I can go on and on I may have repeated a few sorry.
    But thats just off the top of my head.
    References :

  4. lauren_lizzie06 on Sun, 30th Nov 2008 11:39 pm

    5. and scissors and fly repellent
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  5. can76chaser on Sun, 30th Nov 2008 11:54 pm

    6. A few extra things I put in mine: pliers, Rescue Remedy, Betadine solution, Fura-Zone, Wounder Dust, gloves, Tea Tree Oil, yogurt(if stools look soft or just off I'll give yogurt. it adds good, live bacteria back into their digestive system. It sounds funny I know, but it works. A old rancher told me that a long time ago.). That is all I can think of, for now. Hope it helps.
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  6. babe girl on Mon, 1st Dec 2008 12:27 am

    7. okay just the basics becuase you want to leave the major stuff to the vet. believe me i have been in many shows in my 13 yers of age ever since i was ten but i have been in 24 shows since then all spread out. anyways all you want is a bottle of chlorine and water – heels thrush, your basic grooming stuff, a couple vet wraps, and vaseline. leave the rest to the vet
    References :
    experience

  7. jannewton2 on Mon, 1st Dec 2008 12:43 am

    8. Supply of conforming bandages, which mould to the shape of the limb, either 4 or 5 inch (7.5 or 10cm)
    Self-adhesive bandages to keep dressings in place, ex: Vet-wrap
    Proprietary hock and knee bandages, shaped to the joint
    Supply of sterile, non-stick gauze dressings, ex: melolin
    Poultice dressing for use wet or dry, ex: animalintex
    Scissors
    Thermometer
    Stethoscope
    Sticky-backed tape (not safety pins), for anchoring bandages
    Antibiotic spray or wound dressing powder
    Antiseptic ointment
    Antiseptic cleansing liquid, for dilution to clean wounds
    Cotton wool
    Latex Gloves
    A clean bucket, not used for feeding or other purposes
    Syringe 2oz or 60cc for flushing wounds
    Veterinary equine emergency manual
    STAY CALM don't panic keep your cool
    Prayers never hurt either
    References :

  8. JoLynn B on Mon, 1st Dec 2008 12:54 am

    9. I bought a large rubbermaid type container with a lid that snaps and handles for easy carrying.
    Sterile Water, sterile 4×4's wraps, banamine, syringes/needles, bute, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, a triple antibiotic ointments, sunscreen(for white noses), scissors, baby diapers (for hoof injuries) duct tape, a powder to stop bleeding, a wound dressing of some type, zip lock bags (to put ice in), tweezers, thermometer (equine type), a few clean towels/wash clothes (put in gallon ziplock bags), KY jelly, a burn ointment (silverdeen), fly/mosquito spray, and an assortments on large pads (you can use kotex) to pack a deep wound until you can get a vet, (not sterile, but handy in a hurry.)….the list is endless….just think through an injury, cut, sickness…and think…what would I need to handle this.

    If you can, IV start kit, and I keep 10 Liters of fluids on hand, along with Lidocaine & suture kits.
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  9. blondie on Mon, 1st Dec 2008 1:15 am

    10. Antispetic cream/spray, poultice for those pesky stone bruises, bute (painkiller – you can get it from any vet), iodine, vet wrap, bandages and i also found tweezers a good thing for when a horse gets a thorn you cant get out using fingers only. I would also put your vets number in the first aid kit. Have found cotton pads handy too. Also salt or electrolites for a dehydrated horse and bran for a gas colic can help.

    since I got my TB ive also added a farriers rasp and pliers for when a shoe becomes twisted but doesnt get pulled right off!!
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