1st Aid Kits for Camp and Trailer

Accidents can, do, and will happen. Ensure that you can respond appropriately to these inevitable occurrences by preparing an adequate First Aid Kit.

1st Aid Definition:

First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury.It is usually performed by a lay-person (non-expert) to a sick or injured casualty until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. It generally consists of a series of simple and in some cases, potentially life-saving techniques that an individual can be trained to perform with minimal equipment.

An adequate First Aid kit will help you in providing initial care as referenced above.

First Aid kits are available for purchase commercially through a number of retailers, and in every price range. However, an effective first aid kit can be readily and easily assembled at home from items you already have on hand. 

Recommended 1st Aid Kit Contents:

• Veterinarian's phone number

• 1st Aid Instructions or Book for reference

• Scissors

• Pliers with wire cutters

• Flashlight and batteries

• Gloves

• Stethoscope

• Hemostats or tweezers

• Hoof pick

• Rectal thermometer

• Electrolytes

• Bandaging Materials such as:

  • Diapers

  • Sanitary Pads

  • Gauze

  • Vet wrap

  • Duct Tape - Besides holding bandages, duct tape is also handy for a myriad of other uses.

• Epsom Salt

• Over the counter wound treatments should only be used on a veterinarian's direction.

  • Wound Spray

  • Wound Salves

  • Eye Ointment

  • Betadine - should be diluted to the color of weak tea prior to use and should never be used around an animal's eyes.

• Prescription items that should be discussed with your veterinarian. NEVER administer without your vet's recommendation.

  • Phenylbutazone (Bute)

  • Banamine

  • flunixin meglumine

• Sturdy container to keep all of the above items in: Keep a list of the items in your kit and make sure that it is CLEARLY LABELED.

  This list is a recommendation only, and should be used as a starting point for your particular needs. Check with your veterinarian for additional items to include.

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