There are a few essentials you should have on hand in case of an emergency. First aid kits for horses needn't be elaborate. In fact, a lot of the items will be similar to a human first aid kit. (There should be one of those in the barn too.) The quantities of many things may need to be greater, and bandages and wraps will be a bit different. For instance, a disposable diaper can be a good compress or bandage in an emergency. And plain old salt water is cheap, and good for treating several different injuries such as cuts and eye infections. Top Ten Essential Items for a Horse First Aid Kit makes recommendations for what you'll need to handle most health emergencies and injuries until the veterinarian arrives.
Read More About Emergency Planning:
- Planning for Emergencies with Horses - Droughts, Fires, Floods
- Stretching Your Hay Supply - Feeding Horse Hay During Drought and Other Emergencies
An Equine First Aid Kit originally appeared on About.com Horses on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 05:42:38.
