New animals/ section with mobile-first emergency page (vet contacts, symptom-to-action table, first aid steps), per-animal daily care for alpacas (Onu/Sapphi/Phil), horses, and chickens/ducks. Capture hay quality rules, alpaca cleaning schedule (11 AM, 8 PM), enterotoxemia schedule, shearer contact, and Sapphi's wound protocol from group discussions. Add natural/preventative care guide reflecting our natural-first philosophy with clear escalation criteria. Document the VetSet first aid kit, chore schedule, and the team-delegated process for taking on animal-care roles. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Animal First Aid Kit
[!important] Location VetSet Complete Equine First Aid Kit: TBD — set location and update The kit is sized for horses but contents are usable across alpacas, horses, and (with care) poultry.
What's in the Kit (Equine First Aid Standard)
A complete equine first aid kit typically contains:
Wound care
- Antiseptic solution (chlorhexidine / Hibiscrub)
- Saline / sterile rinse
- Wound spray
- Non-stick wound dressings
- Sterile gauze pads
- Cotton wool / cotton roll
Bandaging
- Self-adhesive bandages (Vetrap / Co-Flex)
- Stretch crepe bandages
- Adhesive medical tape
- Bandage scissors
Vital signs / diagnostics
- Digital thermometer
- Stethoscope (for heart rate and gut sounds)
- Vital signs reference card
Tools
- Bandage scissors
- Tweezers / forceps
- Syringes (no needle, for flushing)
- Latex-free gloves (kept stocked separately — go-to for many applications)
Other
- Duct tape (hoof / makeshift bandaging)
- Poultice
- Towel / clean cloths
- Flashlight (with batteries)
- Notebook + pen for recording symptoms
Natural / Holistic Supplies (kept alongside)
In line with our natural-care:
- Apple cider vinegar (poultry waterer + general)
- Crushed garlic / garlic powder
- Diatomaceous earth (food grade)
- Sel Vitaminé à l'ail (alpaca mineral access)
- Honey (raw, for wound dressing — antibacterial)
- Calendula salve (skin / minor wounds)
- Witch hazel (bruises, irritation)
- Echinacea / herbal immune blend
Resupply
When you use something, note it and tell the group. Reorder before stock runs low.
[!info] Original kit Ordered: VetSet Complete Equine First Aid Kit and Box (Redpost Equestrian) — comprehensive, applies to many animals.