MUST HAVES FOR A BASIC HORSE FIRST AID KIT
**ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR WOUND EVALUATION AND WOUND CARE INSTRUCTIONS**
BEFORE WOUNDS HAPPEN – BEING PREPARRED IS KEY
Keep in a container to keep clean and dry.
Antiseptic solution such as betadine or chlorhexidine scrub - Click the links below to shop
2. Sterile saline, Eye sterile saline for flushing eyes (only use sterile solution in eyes if possible)- Click the links below to shop
3. Gauze to aid in cleaning- Click the links below to shop
4. Nonstick pads to apply to wounds.- Click the links below to shop
Pillow wrap or gamgee wrap.
Standing bandage or vet wrap (polo or track bandage will work temporarily)- Click the links below to shop
5. Triple antibiotic ointment, Aluspray, bleed stop wound powder or Vaseline- Click the links below to shop
6. Preventative powders, stop fungus and bacterial growth, rain rot, ringworm and scratches.
Use under the Fly-Go boot!
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7. Other handy things to have on hand.- Click the links below to shop
Epsom salts for hoof sock or mixed with ichthammol for drawing paste.
Animal lintex poultice pad (Used wet or dry, for legs or hoof packing)
Magnapaste (Great for bruised soles or drawing abscess.)
Duct Tape (Used for hoof packing pad over bandage.)
Bute and banamine paste/powder (ask your veterinarian about dosing for your horse)
Clean towels
