If you have horses, you know they look for ways to get sick or injured! Here’s what I keep on hand to treat my horses and make medical decisions.
Hands down the best poultice I’ve used when dealing with leg injuries! Helps pull fluid like know other!
Sore No-More; Classic Poultice
Best poultice for wrapping hooves. I don’t even bother with epsom salts anymore!
Animalintex Poultice Pad, 8 in. x 16 in. at Tractor Supply Co
Stock up on this stuff!
SyrFlex Cohesive Horse Bandage, Western, 4-Pack
This one is a must have! Stethoscopes are useful for listening for gut sounds and taking heart rates. When you call your vet for something that isn’t routine, you’ll want to have this handy to be able to give them that information!
MABIS - SIGNATURE S.S. STETHOSCOPE BLACK
Another must have!
Producer''s Pride Veterinary Thermometer, Fahrenheit/Celsius
This is my favorite ointment for wounds, cuts, and scratches! Nothing heals faster!
Farnam TRI-Care Triple Action Animal Wound Treatment, 14 oz.
Great for keeping wounds clean!
Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial Horse Wound Care Spray, 16 oz.
Love this stuff! Like a bandage in and aerosol can! Helps keep wounds clean and flies out!
Ideal Livestock Aerosol Wound Bandage, 75 g
I use this to disinfect wounds initially.
Durvet Controlled Iodine Livestock Spray, 16 oz.
I use these if I have a horse on extended stall rest to support all limbs and prevent excess fluid or to support an injury.
Tough1 No Bow Horse Bandages, 2 ct.
I use these over the standing bandages.
Tough1 Standing Horse Wraps, 4 ct.
This is a great first choice when washing minor skin ailments (do not apply to broken skin).
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Paraben Free Shampoo - 3 fl oz
Always use gloves when treating open wounds.
Nitrile Exam Gloves - 50ct - up&up™
I use a cheap diaper to hold the poultice pad in place when wrapping hooves.
Parent's Choice Dry & Gentle Diapers Size 5, 27 Count (Select for More Options)
Lots of uses for these! From flushing wounds, to administering oral meds!
FifthPulse 10 ml Syringe without Needle - 25 Pack of Disposable Syringes - Good for Medical, Scientific Lab, Home Use, and More - Sterile Luer Lock Syringes