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Suggested Items for Equine
First Aid Kits |
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The following is a suggested menu of first aid/emergency items for your
barn or trailer. These items have been suggested by other BAEN
users; you'll probably want to customize this list to your own
situation. We recommend that you consult your own vet for help in
stocking your first aid kit, learn when to call the vet, and
learn how to apply first aid
correctly both to your horse and to humans.
Many of these items can be
found at grocery stores, drugstores tack and feed stores. You can buy
pre-packaged first aid kits, but you may want to add a few items from
this list just in case.
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| Veterinary or human
rectal thermometer |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
| Lubricant (K-Y Jelly
or other water-based product) |
Vetwrap |
| Antibacterial cleanser
(Betadine, Chlorhexidin scrub, Hibiclens, etc.) |
Padded standing wraps |
| Antibiotic ointment (Silvadene,
Neosporin, Nolvasan, etc.) |
Roll of absorbent
cotton |
| Disposable diapers or
wrapped sanitary napkins (to stop bleeding) |
Sterile gauze pads |
| Needleless syringes
for flushing wounds |
Bandage scissors |
| 2 1/2 inch gauze
bandage roll |
Liniment |
| Ice bag or chemical
ice pack |
Tweezers |
| Wound salve or cream |
Saline solution |
| Epsom salts |
Cotton swabs |
| Pocket knife |
Plastic or Latex gloves |
| Bute |
Alcohol |
| Poultice |
Duct tape |
| Flashlight |
Electrolytes |
| Wire cutters |
Twitch |
| Old shipping boots to
hold on compresses/bandages and stop bleeding |
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| Band-aids |
Antibiotic cream |
Pain reliever |
| Sunscreen |
Insect repellant /
sting kit |
Ace bandage |
| Ice bag or chemical
ice pack |
Hand sanitizer |
Water |
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