First Aid Kit for 2008
Be Prepared in 2008
Normal Vital Signs of the Adult Horse
Temperature - 100.5ºF
Pulse - 36-40 beats per minute
Respiration - 12-16 breaths per minute
Capillary Refill Time - less than 2 seconds
Mucous Membranes - pale pink
Suggestions
We suggest that the horse owner become familiar with the normal parameters of
their horse and learn how to properly check vital signs. Ask your veterinarian to
show you how to properly take your horse's temperature, pulse and respiration,
and check capillary refill time and mucous membranes.
In the event of an illness or emergency, this information will enable you to give your
veterinarian a more complete medical history and profile. After learning the
protocol, practice taking your horse's vital statistics regularly so that you will be
fully prepared and comfortable taking vitals in an emergency situation.
Equine First Aid Kit
In the event of illness, injury, or emergency, the horse owner should be prepared to
care for their horse until the veterinarian arrives. We suggest every horse owner
have at least one Equine First Aid Kit. For owners who frequently compete or trailer
away from home with their horse, we suggest keeping two kits on hand, one in
your tack room and one in your trailer so that you will have one available wherever
you are with your horse. Your veterinarian can assist you in assembling your
equine first aid kit and advise you on how to customize the kit to your horse's
needs.
The following items are suggested for your Equine First Aid Kit:
• Thermometer
• Stethoscope
• 10ml Dose of Banamine
• Bute paste
• Antibiotic wound ointment
• Towel (bath size)
• Vet Wrap
• Duct Tape
• Elastikon roll
• Triple Antibiotic Eye Ointment (non-steroidal)
• 4 bandage flannels
• 2 roll gauze
• 1 package sterile 4x4 gauze sponges
• Poultice
• Alcohol
• Electrolytes
• Dose Syringe
• Veterinarian's phone number (254) 947-1292
