Equine and Human First Aid Kit
- Ear plugs
- Bandage material - Elasticon or Vetwrap, Kling and non-stick telfas
- Antiseptic - Nolvasan or Betadine scrub (Betadine is less irritating)
- 60 cc dose syringe
- Antibacterial ointment - for wounds and eye wounds: Hetacin-K Squirt into wound. Use 1/2 syringe each treatment)
- Anti-inflammatories
a) Use for colic b) Use for tying up c) Good against wound inflammation.
Banamine (injectable or paste) Inject 10 cc into the muscle for tying up or with either type of colic (spasmodic or impaction). Also used to reduce swelling and pain due to injuries.
Phenylbutazone (Bute) which is similar to Banamine. Give 2 grams 1-2 times a day following an injury to reduce pain and swelling. Can also be given as a fever reducer. Note: Anti-inflammatories can mask signs of injury if self diagnosing. - Tranquilizers
a) Dormosedan - Newest and most potent. Kills pain for up to two hours Good sedation and analgesia treatment. Allows for good balance. Give 1 cc in the muscle for colic or when strong sedation is needed.
b) Rompun (Xylazine) - Short acting (15 - 30 minutes). Average dose = 3 ccs (300mil)
c) Acepromazine - Vasodilator. Good for tying-up. Contraindicated if shock is evident or possible. - Azium powder (10 mg per pack) - steroid anti-inflammatory. for hives (allergic reaction). Feed two packs for first day. Then feed one pack once a day for two days. Can also be used for mild cases of bee stings.
- Solu-Delta-Cortef (500mg) - Potent, short acting steroid. Give for severe allergic reactions only (major bee sting attacks).
- Dipyrone (injectable) - Anti-spasmodic - for spasmodic colic Give 10 -20 cc in the muscle during spasmodic colic.
- Medical sissors
Human specific
CPR mouth guard
Band-Aids
Moleskin
Rubber gloves
Antihistamines
