What To Have In Your First Aid Kit
All horse owners should have supplies available for emergencies. Here is a list of a few things that every owner should have on hand.
For taking temperature: - Thermometer - we recommend a digital thermometer, which can be purchased at any drug or grocery store - KY Jelly or Vaseline (spit works in a pinch) For taking heart rate/respiratory rate: - Stethoscope For wounds/sprains: - Scissors/clippers - Povidone - Iodine (Betadine) or Chlorhexidine Scrub - Povidone - Iodine or Chlorhexidine Solution - Nolvasan Ointment - Vaseline - 3 X 3 gauze - Bandages: standing wraps & cotton quilts - Cold pack |
For sole abscesses:
- Epsom salt - Ichthammol - Duct tape - Baby diapers For hot, humid days and hard work: - Electrolytes - the first ingredient should be a salt (i.e. sodium chloride, etc), not a sugar (i.e. glucose, sucrose, fructose). Administer as directed on the label (however, some horses will not drink water mixed with electrolytes – always provide fresh water as well) Medications: Only use with veterinary supervision. If you have these medications on hand, please call 804.333.0333 prior to administering. - Phenylbutazone (Bute): for pain, fever, and swelling* - Banamine: for pain, fever and swelling* - Penicillin/SMZ TMP: antibiotics for infection - Triple antibiotic ophthalmic ointment |
Please call immediately if your horse has an injury or illness. We would rather spend time helping you through a minor problem than allow things to get out of hand. Please call with any questions at all 804.333.0333!
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Dover Equine Veterinary
P.O. Box 246 | Aylett, VA 23009
804.333.0333 | 804.769.2433