{"id":453,"date":"2020-11-05T16:31:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T16:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horseycounsel.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"2020-11-05T16:33:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T16:33:49","slug":"equine-first-aid-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horseycounsel.com\/equine-first-aid-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Include in Your Equine First-Aid Kit?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A well-stocked equine first-aid can make the difference between a mishap and a tragedy. The truth is that no matter how much you’ll try to keep it out of trouble, chances are that your horse is going to get injured at some point. I’m not talking about serious injuries, mind you, but a few scrapes and bruises are bound to occur. Naturally, the first thing you want to do when your horse gets an injury is to call up your veterinarian.<\/p>\n
However, until he or she arrives at the scene, it’s always a good idea to have an equine first-aid kit handy. What should that equine first-aid kit include? Quite a handful of items, actually, including bandages, thermometers, wire cutters, medicine, and wound treatments.<\/strong><\/p>\n Have a look at the following table for a quick overview of your equine first-aid kit. Afterward, we’ll take a closer look at each item, and I’ll even give you some advice on how to properly stock your horsey first-aid kit.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n These are the actual tools that you’ll use to care for your horse in the event of an emergency. They’re not difficult to come by or complex in their operation. They are handy to have around any stable, actually. While you don’t have to buy the most expensive versions of these tools, it’s definitely not a good idea to cheap out on any of them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A clean set of bandages can sometimes make the difference between life and death. There are different kinds of bandages, though, and it’s important to know which ones will be truly useful for treating a horse injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wound treatments are probably the most important items in your equine first-aid kit, as they will keep infection at bay while promoting healing. There are only a few treatments that you can get your hands on as a non-vet, but they can definitely get the job done in a pinch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can administer some medication to your horse if you’ve consulted with its veterinarian beforehand. Moreover, some medication is readily available over the counter and is relatively safe to administer depending on the situation. Here’s some medication that you might want to include in your horse first-aid kit.<\/p>\n The reason why I wrote this little guide and the reason why you should always have an equine first-aid kit ready comes down to saving time. In an emergency, you don’t want to fumble around looking for a specific item or medication. Your horse’s life might depend on your readiness to act, after all.<\/p>\n You’ll want to keep your kit well-stocked and within reach at all times. Check the medications frequently in order to make sure that they’ve not expired. Moreover, make sure that the kit is portable and well-organized. You might want to use a toolbox as a container, or a tight-sealing plastic container. Keeping a human first-aid kit around is never a bad idea either.<\/p>\n In extreme weather, take note of your kit’s location and move it to a safe place in order to prevent overheating or freezing. The container for the first-aid kit needs to be waterproof and air-tight.<\/p>\n Your veterinarian will always have the final say when it comes to your horse’s well-being. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be ready to treat minor injuries on-site until qualified help arrives.<\/p>\n Take good care of your equine first-aid kit, and it will take care of you and your faithful companion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A well-stocked equine first-aid can make the difference between a mishap and a tragedy. The truth is that no matter how much you’ll try to keep it out of trouble, chances are that your horse is going to get injured at some point. I’m not talking about serious injuries, mind you, but a few scrapes…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":461,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[95,94,96],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n
\n\t \nEquipment<\/th> Bandages<\/th> Wound Treatments<\/th> Medication<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Vaseline jar<\/td> Rolls of self-sticking bandages<\/td> Bottle of antiseptic scrub (Nolvasan)<\/td> Phenylbutazone\/ Banamine (anti-inflammatory)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Rectal thermometer<\/td> Nonstick sterile gauze squares<\/td> Hydrogen peroxide<\/td> Electrolyte paste (oral supplement)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Surgical latex gloves<\/td> Elastic cloth tape with a rubber-based adhesive<\/td> Antiseptic wound cream or spray<\/td> Dormosedan gel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Duct tape<\/td> 4-inch gauze rolls<\/td> Triple-antibiotic eye ointment <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Flashlight<\/td> Rolls of absorbent sterile sheet cotton<\/td> Saline solution <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Stethoscope<\/td> Pillow wraps and bandages<\/td> Premoistened alcohol swabs<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Tweezers<\/td> Sanitary napkins or diapers<\/td> Rubbing alcohol<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Scissors\/Wire cutters<\/td> Cast padding<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Pocket knife<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Cold pack<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Bucket<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Large clean towel<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Lead rope and halter<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 60cc and 10cc syringes<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Basic equipment.<\/h3>\n
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Bandages.<\/h3>\n
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Wound treatments.<\/h3>\n
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Medication.<\/h3>\n
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The importance of the equine first-aid kit.<\/h3>\n
Conclusion.<\/h3>\n