| Medical Emergency Suppiles Rubber Gloves Cotton swabs Alcohol and swabs Hydrogen Peroxide Betadine 7% Iodine Sterile Saline Solution Disinfectant soap Disposable wipes & Towels Always wear rubber gloves when treating any wound or animal. Wash hands well before and after with disinfectant soap. Alcohol 0r alcohol swabs for injection site Betadine as a cleaning solution also aids in cleaning skin irritations. 7% Iodine for cleaning around wound areas Hydrogen Peroxide use full strength for first time wound cleaning - follow-up uses need to be diluted 1:10 with water. The hydrogen peroxide will inhibit healing if used undiluted. It is not to be used on deep wounds. Sterile Saline solution for flushing eyes Sterile Razor Blades Small Scissors Sterile Surgical Blade Tweezers Hemostats or Needle Nose Pliers Toenail Clippers Metal Nail File Sterile surgical equipment for lancing or Dubbing Hemostats or Needle Nose Pliers for gripping, to pull broken Quills or to apply pressure to quill to stop bleeding, to remove metal leg bands Blood Stop Powder - Corn Starch - Flour all to aid in clotting Veterinary Blood Clotting Gel - this liquid, when applied to a minor wound, feather follicle, bleeding toe nail or beak, will quickly and safely stop bleeding. It is safer and less caustic than clotting powders. Styptic Stick Styptic stick (Kwik Stop) used to stop bleeding on nails or beaks. NEVER use in open flesh wounds.Sterile Sewing Needles Cat Gut Small Gauge Needles Small Syringes Large Syringes Small Gauge Latex Tubing Syringes & Latex tubing can be used for flushing to feedingZip Lock Bags - Sterile Baby Food Jar - Empty Film containers All can be used for collecting fecal samples Pen-G - Injectable Penicillin Electrolyte Pack - pedialyte water Preparation H Neosporin Or Triple Antibiotic Ointment K-Y Jelly or Sterile Lubricating Ointment Vaseline Lubricating Oil- olive oil - cooking oil - baby oil Penicillin for treating bacterial related infections due to wounds, puncture wounds, bumble foot, staff related infections Preparation H to reduce swelling in vent area K-Y Jelly or Sterile Lubricant for removal of eggs in vent area Electrolyte or Pedialyte for re-hydration not to be used for prolonged periods. Vet Wrap Gauze Wrap Gauze Pads Medical Tape Liquid Bandage Crazy glue Liquid Bandage or Crazy Glue for Butterfly stitching to slight skin repairsPenlight or Flashlight Heating Pad Pet Carrier Light to clearly see wound Heating pad for egg binding to shock Pet Carrier for confinement to isolation Keep all medical supplies in airtight containerRefrigerate those that call for refrigeration Dispose of all needles, or soiled dressings properly Never undertake a procedure or treatment you are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with. When in Doubt Seek An Avian Vet To Learn how to give Injections  Written for The Chicken Chronicles |