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Your Equine First Aid Kit

As with other animals, consult your veterinarian when developing the first aid kit. The items below serve only as examples of what may be included in an equine first aid kit.

Note: in the event of a disaster, the first aid kit should be taken with you when the animal evacuates, or it should be readily available to use if you and the animal stay at home.

• Antibiotic ointment (for wounds)
  
• Antibiotic eye ointment
  
• Bandage scissors
  
• Bandage tape
  
• Betadine® (povidone-iodine) or Nolvasan® (chlorhexidine), scrub and solution
  
• Cotton bandage rolls
  
• Cotton-tipped swabs
  
• Elastic bandage rolls
  
• Eye rinse (sterile)
  
• Gauze pads and rolls
  
• Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
  
• Latex gloves or non-allergenic gloves
  
• Medications (minimum 2 week supply, with clearly labeled instructions)
  
• Non-adherent bandage pads
  
• Saline solution (for rinsing wounds)
  
• Sterile lubricant (water-based)
  
• Thermometer (digital)
  
• Tincture of green soap
  
• Tourniquet
  
• Towel and washcloth
  
• Tweezers