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What do you keep in your First Aid Kit for the barn2007-11-24 21:21:29

After a quick trip to the vet this morning (nothing serious), I got to thinking. What does everyone keep onhand for minor First Aid in the barn? I keep Furizone, Cut n Heal, peroxide, vet wrap, iodine, etc. Not just something you need a prescription for, but just good items to keep on hand for the minor everyday bump, scatches, and scrapes that horses seem to get. Or items that can help in an emergency until you can get to the vet. A lot of new horse owners may not have these (or even know that you can use a lot of household items for horse First Aid) and sharing this information could save someone a lot of stress.

Answers:

For the barn,

stethoscope

flashlight

electrolytes, powder and paste

neosporin

diluted iodine

wound powder

hydrogen peroxide

knife for cutting bandages

wire cutters

twitch

hoof pick

fly lotion

ophthalmic polysporin

bandaging materials

vetrap

cotton leg wraps

med-rip bandage tape

latex gloves

syringe

antibiotic spray

epsom salt

petroleum jelly

thermometer

In the trailer,

cotton swabs

medical towels

wood applicators

gauze pads

bandaging tape

tape roll

alcohol wipes

sanitizing towelettes

iodine swabsticks

eye wash

surgical scrub

hydrogen peroxide

iodine wipes

flashlight