Various bandaging materials - gauze, 'kotex' pads - don't laugh, make
good, large absorbent wound dressings, or diapers. Cotton/ similair wrapping
material/ leg quilts - for standing bandages. Outer ' wrap' bandages - 'leg /
polo wraps', etc.Vet wrap. duct tape.
probiotic,
antacid - with anti - gas ingredient, electrolytes, bantamine - oral
or injectable - injectable, can also be given orally, so I was told; after
checking with vet, and they sometimes may 'switch out' unopened vail, if
getting close to expiration date, and not been used yet - worth
to keep on hand). KEEP most MEDS IN REFRIDGERATOR. at least
'controlled' temperature, bute, and keep horse up to date on tetanus
vaccine. Couple days supply of oral antibiotic,( TMZ ); if consult with
vet, and recommends starting, before they can get there).Topical antibiotic
ointment. 'Betadine' solution -
dilute first, as it can be caustic to tissues, or equivalent solution,
"hibaclens" - ? chlorohexidrine -.to clean wounds. A large ( 60 cc) syringe
for irrigating wounds. Small 'soft' plastic 'scrub' brush, like would use on
hands - if have a friend who works in hospital - surgical scrub brushes,
are good.( May want to consider, Arnica - ? useful, soreness, bruises ??,
Rescue Remedy?? Need to get info from those more familair with Homeopathy, but
generally, can not hurt, may help.)
other syrnges for administering meds as needed,( if can do that ), need to, 3 to
10 cc, with 22 to 18 gauge needles.
small bucket - about one - 1 1/2 gal, size useful,
blankets - available, couple old towels
twitch
clippers / scissors / sharp knife, scapel ( though doubt will ever need that, or
suture material.)
hoof
boot
few other things useful to have handy - hoof knife, rasp, nail puller,-
nippers - to pull shoes, if needed. Also, I have hemostats, needlenose pliers, (
those were very useful, when horse stepped on nail, it was in area, near edge of
shoe, where nothing else would get a hold of it.)
Granted most of
these, I do not have in 'first aid kit' but are around - house/ trailer/ barn -
where i can get if needed..... well, ok, when I was competing alot, I did carry
most of them - in tote, JIC.And still do in trailer, except meds.
Stephanie M
