Equine First Aid

Consult your veterinarian when developing the first aid kit. The items below serve only as an example of what may be included in a large animal first aid kit.

• Antibiotic ointment (wounds)
• Antibiotic eye ointment Bandage scissors Bandage tape
• Betadine or Nolvasan (scrub & solution)
• Cotton bandage rolls
• Cotton tipped swabs
• Elastic bandage rolls
• Eye rinse (sterile)
• Flea and tick treatment
• Gauze pads and rolls
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
• Latex gloves or non-allergenic gloves
• Medications (clearly labeled instructions)
• Mineral oil (quantity sufficient to begin colic treatment-consult a veterinarian)
• Non-adherent bandage pads
• Saline solution (for rinsing wounds)
• Sterile lubricant (water-based)
• Thermometer (digital)
• Tincture of green soap
• Tourniquet
• Towel and washcloth
• Tweezers

This information was obtained from the 2000 American Veterinary Medical Association Saving the Whole Family Disaster Preparedness booklet with the support of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and the Iams Company and prepared by Cindy S. Lovern, D.V.M., MS.