This is a discussion on Making a Vet Kit within the Horse Health forums, part of the Keeping and Caring for Horses category; Originally Posted by appylover31803
Would that also be true for humans?
Good question... I use it all the time to ...
Nope, it doesn't do much to get rid of bacteria. It's generally alcohol that you are supposed to soak earrings in after piercing because alcohol will disenfect them--but it takes at least 30 minutes.
no hydrogen peroxide, iodine, spray on wound dressings --all of these products are harmful to the tissues and slow healing. Hydrogen peroxide is far from a good antibacterial cleaning agent too. (information presented at the 2006 AAEP convention)
I would also ensure that the vet's phone number is included in the first aid kit so you don't have to go digging for it in an emergency and a copy of a good equine first aid manual.
Here is are a couple of good links on first aid and when to call the vet, but be warned there are some graphic photos:
i think bag balm is the most essential ingredient for a vet kit.
bag balm serves as:
a moisturizer for anything very dry
a lubricant
an anti bacterial wound cleaner
great for rashes stings, bites
soothes things well. [injurys etc]
a sunburn or any other kind of burn
and SO MANY OTHER THINGS!
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