b'Vet continued from page 5A tail wrap. Material for a splintPVC pipe, one to two feetSecond skin collagen bandages. These are long, split lengthwise, can be used on top of a legexpensive but get rave reviews from horse owners wrap to support a leg that has suffered a fracture orwhove used them to protect minor wounds. severe tendon strain until your veterinarian arrives.Triple-antibiotic eye ointment.(Ask your veterinarian for advice on how to safelyGastric ulcer preventive like Ulcergard. apply a splint before the emergency occurs.)Electrolyte paste to treat dehydration. A spider bandage, useful for wrapping awkwardSedative like Dormosedan gel (the dosage is on the areas like knees or hocksit consists of a largecontainer, but wear gloves when handling). rectangle of cotton material, torn along two edgesBute, or phenylbutazone, a mild non-steroidal pain to form 20 or more little tails. The tails are knotted medication that comes in pill, powder, or paste or braided together to provide a bandage with someform. (Only administer medication in consultation flexibility over the joint. (Spider bandages also takewith your veterinarian.) some skill to apply; practice on a healthy horse first.)Two injectables that are extremely useful tohave around are Banamine (flunixin meglumine), Even the best-equipped first-aid kit is intended only which can be used to ease the discomfort of colic, to help you deal with minor injuries and health and Acepromazine, a tranquilizer that can make problems. You should not expect it to cover major an injured horse easier to work with. (Banamine medical crises. Any situation you cant quickly paste and Acepromazine suspension, incidentally, and confidently treat, consult your veterinarian can be administered orally; ask your vet for dosage immediately. instructions.) Again, dont self-diagnose your horse;seek your veterinarians advice before giving You might think that all you need to include in any medications. your kit are items that will help your horse and, Pill crusher. of course, thats important, but there are a few things that you might like to also include:Here are a few items that might not fit in yourBand-Aids - youll always end up cutting yourselffirst-aid kits container but they are helpful tomore than you realize so keeping some in your firsthave extras around: aid kit is always a good idea.Emergency halter and lead rope. Antihistaminespreferably the kind you can takeA clean fly mask, to protect an injured eye. without water. Towels in several sizes. A pocket sewing kit can help with so many things,An Easyboot or poultice boot, to keep a hoof or not least securing dressings.coronet injury clean. Safety pins are always useful and can be used toA couple of clean buckets that are designated only fasten pretty much everything. for first-aid use.Midwestern University Large Animal ClinicWe Are Your Veterinary Team.The Large Animal Clinic is your source for comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable primary and specialty veterinary services for large animals.Working as a team, Midwestern faculty veterinarians and students use the latest technology to provide a wide range of health services , at our Glendale clinic or the clients premises.Call 623-806-7575 to schedule an appointment.Midwestern University 5725 West Utopia RoadLarge Animal Clinic Glendale, Arizona 85308 part of the Animal Health Institute 623-806-7575www.mwuanimalhealth.comArizonaRealCountry.com August 2022 7'