equine first aid

[Stripy]

What should I have in my first aid kit? So far, I've thought of thermometer, animalintex, bandages, vets phone number..

 

[Archiepoo]

hi its a really good idea to have a first aid box .in mine ive got;-
small nappies (great for poulticing )
duct tape
sharp scissors
tweezers
hibiscrub
new sponges
cottoon wool roll
vet wrap
large syringe for flushing wounds or giving meds oral
staple remover
antiseptic powder
hydro wound care gel
bute
purple spray
think thats everything-i do like to be prepared
with a thermometer its a good idea to take your horses temp and write it down so youll know whats normal for your horse

 

[Stripy]

Lovely, thanks!

 

[Stripy]

Which items (top 10) are most important, please and why?

 

[WelshD]

There is a very good list posted by archiepoo - I think it's up to you to weigh up what you feel is most needed

To be honest if you want help with study subjects why don't you just word your thread to that effect?!

 

[Stripy]

There is a very good list posted by archiepoo - I think it's up to you to weigh up what you feel is most needed

To be honest if you want help with study subjects why don't you just word your thread to that effect?!

Thanks for your input WelshD, I'm just interested in what people think, study or not. Got to learn somehow!

 

[windand rain]

My top ten would be
Animalintex
vet wrap
nappies
fabric duck tape
hydrogen peroxide
Antiseptic cream
hibiscrub
thermometer
liquid paraffin
syringe
most problems I have had that are instantly treatable are foot abscesses and small cuts everything else needs a vet.I do have a case of danilon for minor lameness issues

 

[Stripy]

Thank you. it's good to know what people find useful

 

[Stripy]

What is danilon?

 

[windand rain]

Danilon is a pain killer more palatable than bute but a similar drug

 

[Stripy]

Oh, right, thank you