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Horse First Aid Kit:

1)      Veterinarian’s telephone number

2)      Medications

a)      Phenylbutazone

b)      Acepromazine

c)      Banamine®

d)      Epinephrine

e)      Ophthalmic Polysporin (for eyes)

f)        Epsom Salt

g)      Mineral Oil

h)      Magic Amish Colic Potion

i)        150 SMZ 960 mg tablets

j)        1 tube DMSO gel

k)      1 tube prodine ointment

l)        3 packets Azium® powder

3)      Instruments and Equipment

a)      Hemostats

b)      Thermometer

c)      Stethoscope

d)      Twitch

e)      Flashlight

f)        Wire cutters

g)      Pen Light

h)      12cc and 35cc Syringes and Needles

i)        Bandage scissors

j)        Tweezers

k)      Cold packs

l)        Zip Lock Bags

a)      Sponge(s)

4)      Antiseptic/Disinfectants/Ointments

a)      Antibiotic Ointment

b)      Icthamol

c)      "Desitin" ointment

d)      Petroleum Jelly

e)      Rubbing Alcohol

f)        Hydrogen Peroxide

g)      Betadine solution or Nolvasan or Neosporin

h)      Iodine

i)        Poultice

j)        Nitrofurazone ointment

5)      Bandaging Supplies

a)      1 box 5 x 9 gauze pads

b)      I box 3 x 3 inch gauze pads

c)      1 box non stick telfa pads to cover wounds

d)      4 rolls - conforming or stretch gauze

e)      4 rolls - 4 inch wide elastic bandage

f)        4 rolls - 4 inch wide adhesive bandage

g)      4 rolls - 2 inch wide elastic bandage

h)      2 rolls - 2 inch wide adhesive bandage

i)        1 roll - 1 pound of cotton

j)        padding: sheet cotton or quilted pads

k)      1 roll disposable diapers

l)        1 roll duct tape

m)    1 roll electrician tape

n)      Masking Tape

o)      Cotton Swabs

p)      4 track bandages

q)      Two to four disposable diapers or wrapped sanitary napkins


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