Horse Medicine Cabinet
Things you absolutely need in your horse's medicine cabinet. You can find a
printable version here.
Vet Wrap
as low as $1.79 for a five yard roll! |
Sticks to itself. Won't absorb water! Many uses - including wrapping foot if
horse looses it's shoe. |
Super Gauze Rolls
as low as 79¢ |
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| Diapers |
great for hoof problems or any other part of the body! Secure
it with Vet wrap
For treating abscesses, the diaper size a horse needs is the same as their Easy Boot, Epic
or Boa size. A horse that wears a Size 0 Easy Boot uses a size 0 baby diaper.
Open the diaper, wrap it around the hoof so the the front of the diaper
is on the front of the hoof and fasten it with the diapers adhesive tabs. Wrap it with with duct
tape and then fill the diaper with solution. Diapers stay wet, the horses can move around in the
stall and can't completely empty the diaper soaker. |
| MaxiPad |
great bandage |
| Desitin |
Great for rashes and scratches. Will provide a measure of
protection from water and mud and soothe any existing irritation.
Works well when mixed with Swat. |
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Cotton Swabs |
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Scissors |
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| Pill Crusher |
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Epsom Salts |
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Wonder Dust by Farnam
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A dressing powder and blood coagulant for use on wounds, cuts, abrasions |
| Terramycin on Amazon |
For the prevention and treatment of eye infections |
| Bigeloil |
Horse's equivalent to Ben
Gay. Apply to sore muscle spots on the horse.
Bigeloil is an effective, clean, and invigorating rub that quickly stimulates superficial
circulation and reduces soreness resulting from fatigue or strain. Bigeloil, diluted with water,
makes a refreshing brace or body wash when applied to tired, overheated animals after strenuous
muscular activity. Bigeloil has a pleasant scent and is an inexpensive external analgesic with
antiseptic properties. |
| Ichthamol Drawing salve |
A black, tarry drawing salve. |
| Purified or distilled water |
Keep a clean spray bottle for the water |
| Mineral Oil |
When
ingested it helps loosen the stool if there is a blockage |
| Anti-bacterial Soap |
For cleaning wounds. |
| Non stick guaze |
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Thermometer |
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| Neosporin |
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Farnam Swat Fly Ointment
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A fly repellant ointment. It is great to have around for
wounds, cuts, etc. Apply on top of whatever dressing you applied and it will keep flies and other
bugs away from the wound! |
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Nutri-Vet® Electrolyte Plus Powder
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| Duct Tape |
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| Vaseline |
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| Sunscreen |
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| Vet's phone number |
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| Equine First Aid Manual |
Check these:
Dr. Kellon's Guide to First Aid for Horses
Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook
The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual
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| Instant Ice Pack |
Do not require freezing. Simply shake or squeeze to
activate ice pack. |
| Bag Balm |
great moisturizer |
| Old (clean) towels |
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| a good flashlight |
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| Baking Flour |
blood stopper that works
better than any styptic powder or spray. Put some on small wounds and it will stay there. If the
horse licks, it is non toxic.
** not recommended for large wounds.
** do not cover |
| Hemorrhoid cream |
relieves itchy dry skin
around a wound that's healing. It relieves puffiness and swelling of surface wound tissue and
shrinks it so it's not so painful. |
| Vegetable oil |
for colic |
| Apple Cider Vinegar |
Many people use it to bathe their horse. It can
also be used for:
Fly Spray, try mixing equal parts
water, Apple Cider Vinegar and Avon Skin-So-Soft. This fly spray is safe and gentle for your
horses, children and yourself. You'll find that your horse's coat is softer than ever!
Thrush: Spray it on your horse's soles and frog to prevent or treat thrush |
Three things every horse owner should be able to assess
are temperature, pulse and respiration. If you can tell your veterinarian these vital
signs over the phone during an emergency, you will receive more accurate treatment for
your horse.
You may also want to know how to check the color of your horse's mucous membranes and
hear the gut sounds.
Check your horse's temperature
Lubricate a plastic, digital thermometer using petroleum
jelly. Your horse's rectum will naturally try to draw the thermometer inside so either
hold the thermometer firmly or tie a string to the end of it.
It takes about one or two minutes to get your reading. Your horse's temperature should
read between 99.8F and 101.3F. Warm weather can make it slightly higher. Exercise or
excitement can also raise his temperature. If your horse is not feeling well, and his
temperature is above 102F, you may want to call your vet.
If you think your horse may not be feeling well, take his temperature several times
during the day.
Check your horse’s pulse
Beneath the jaw, under the tail at the tailbone, or on the
left side of the chest- just under the elbow are the most common places to find your
horse's pulse. If you have trouble finding the pulse, ask your vet the next time he is
out.
Count the heartbeats for 15 seconds and multiply by four to get the pulse rate. Your
horse's normal pulse rate when resting should be around 40 beats per minute. During
exercise, it can exceed 180 beats per minute. Fear, stress and excitement will increase
your horse's heart rate.
If your horse is calm, and his heart rate is above 60, you may want to call your vet.
Check your horse's respiration
You can easily check your horse's respiration by either
watching his torso or by watching his nostrils. Watch for 15 seconds and multiply the
number of breathes by four to get your horse's breaths per minute. A normal breath rate
is 8 - 10 breaths per minute.
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