First Aid Kit

[starkitten]

I thought this would be a good thread for those of us newer to horses :)

What are good things to have around at all times for first aid type stuff or anything really I guess?

[Mercury]

vet wrap
gauze wrap
gauze pads
iodine
triple antibiotic
quilted wrap
saline solution
bandage scissors
knife
therm.

thats what I can think of right now...

[JackieB]

I went to www.equimedic.com (http://www.equimedic.com) and picked one out that I thought looked complete and fit my budget. I got the small trailering kit, I believe. My vet added bute, banamine, and DermaGel for me.

[Gypsy Rose]

Duct tape for hoof wrapping, not to mention the 1001 other uses!

Roll on fly spray or Swat fly cream for around wounds.

[WashingtonBay]

At home:


Bute
Banamine
Vet wrap a few to several
Large gauze pads or cotton
Diapers
Wound dressings of your choice... Antibiotic ointment, iodine, furazone, Scarlett Oil, cortizone creme, Wonder dust.
Duct tape


On trail:


Banamine
Vet wrap
Large gauze pads

[westmanfarrier]

Add some high density foam board to that. 6x6 squares are pretty good for most saddle horses.

[westmanfarrier]

Elasticon
Used 5 liter IV bags

[Lynn_70]

I second the diapers and/or maxi pads. They work the best for big bleeds! Had to use some today!
Lynn

[westmanfarrier]

Diapers make a great hoof wrap as well.

[Vegashorselady]

I also keep latex gloves, flexible flashlight (for hard to reach areas), a stethoscope and a pen and paper in my first aid kit to record vital signs for the vet.

[zoel_222]

I keep all this on hand in a toolbox in my tack room:

Vet wrap
Gauze
Latex gloves
Saline solution
Hydrogen peroxide
Wound gel or antibiotic cream or whatever you feel is best
Bandage scissors
Surgical tape
Spray bottle

I usually keep a thing of bute, too but mine just expired last month.