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
Bulk non-stick wound pads:
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!- Click the links below to shop
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.
(Used wet or dry, for legs or hoof packing.) 👆
(Great for bruised soles or drawing abscess.) 👆
(Used for hoof packing pad over bandage.)👆
Bute and banamine paste/powder (ask your veterinarian about dosing for your horse)
Clean towels
