First Aid Kits

Recommended Equine First Aid Kit Contents

Essential Items:

Thermometer, digital
Betadine solution and Betadine scrub
Saline
Big syringe (or Turkey baster)
Gauze pads
Neosporin
Telfa pads (or other non-stick pad)
Rolled gauze
Sheet cotton

Standing wraps
Brown gauze
Vetwrap
Elastikon
White tape, water-proof
Sharp scissors (or Bandage scissors)
Hoof pick
Permanent marker/pen
Flashlight and spare batteries

Extra Supplies

Stethoscope
Clippers
Sterile lube
Latex gloves
Shoe pulling equipment/tools
Diapers (~size 5)
Ice
Poultice
Needles and Syringes

Potential Drugs to Keep on Hand:

Dipyrone (Metamizole) – anti-spasmodic & mild analgesic. IV or IM. ~20cc
Banamine (Flunixin Meglamine) – strong analgesic & antipyretic. IV or IM. ~10cc
Bute (Phenylbutazone) – great anti-inflammatory. IV only! ~10cc