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Equine First Aid Kit Checklist WRITTEN BY: Cheryl Sutor   [1998]

Anyone who owns a horse should own a well-stocked First Aid Kit. Start by buying a plastic bucket that has a lid and place all of the first aid supplies in the tightly sealed container. The following are first-aid supplies that are essential to a well-stocked First Aid Kit. These supplies should be kept in all First Aid Kits... Iodine Solution Diluted An Iodine Solution that is properly diluted is Betadine. Any fresh wounds should be flushed out with this solution. Hydrogen Peroxide Only use Hydrogen Peroxide to flush deep wounds or punctures. Neosporin and Nolvasan These are topical antiseptic ointments that fight bacteria and promote healing. These should be used twice daily after a veterinarian has seen the wound. Sterile Gauze Sponges Use these when cleaning the wounded area with an Diluted Iodine Solution. Sterile Gauze Roll and Self-Adhesive Tape The Self-Adhesive Tape holds the Gauze to the wound. The tape is easily applied and removed. A few good brands are: Kling, Elastikon, Flexus and Vet-Rap. Blunt-tipped Bandage Scissors These come in handy for removing bandages. Topical Eye Ointment Nonsteroidal Eye Ointment comes in handy when a horse injures his eye, and a veterinarian is not immediately available. Rectal Thermometer An adult horse's normal temperature is between 99.0 and 101 degrees F. Injectable Sedative and Pain Killer Keep a small dose of each available. They come in handy in situations such as colic or for horses who are unwilling. Other Supplies That Should be Included: Easy-Boot Stethoscope Twitch Hoof Pick Fly Lotion Wire cutters Electrolytes Flashlight Recommended Books: (Click a Book To Order)

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