By Cathy Spalding
Gentle Spirit Behavior & Training
www.gentlespiritllamas.com
www.gentlespiritalpacas.com
Just as most of us have a cupboard in our kitchen, bath… or both… containing a wide variety of useful -- though perhaps not often needed – items, so it is that we should have a toolbox, tackle box or cupboard with items specifically for our alpacas and llamas. What is in the box or cupboard may vary from region to region such as items needed in treatment as the result of a poisonous snakebite or the use of BoSe or MuSe. You might consider to break your supplies into groupings: First Aid Kit, Cria Care Kit and General Supplies which would include items for progesterone testing and herd health maintenance. Many items are interchangeable and would be handy to include in each kit. Some items require refrigeration. Remember, the following is a general list of items useful in any region:
First Aid Kit:
Vet wrap
Ace Bandage
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Lubricant
Gauze rolls and pads
Bandaging tape
Various size syringes – generally 3cc to 20 cc
Needles of varying sizes – generally 18 to 22
Catheter tipped syringes – 60 cc
Bulb syringe
Charcoal (or other poisoning mediator)
Mineral Oil
Pepto Bismal
Alcohol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Betadine Solution
Antibiotic Ointment
Saline Eyewash Solution
Nitrofurazone Ointment
Blood stop powder
Epinephrine
Penicillin
Banamine
Tweezers
Scissors
Disposable Gloves
Disposable Razors
Super Glue
Emergency phone numbers
Pen & Paper
Cria Care Kit:
Thermometer
Fleet Enema
Nolvasan or other naval dip solution
Film or pill canister (to hold dipping solution)
Feeding Tube
Feeding bottle
Pritchard nipple or other
Disposable Gloves
Long Disposable Gloves
Lubricant
Bulb Syringe
Dental Floss (for tying off umbilical if necessary)
Stethoscope
Weight Scale
Milk Replacement Formula
Cloth Towels
Hair Blower
Cria coats
Emergency Phone Numbers
General Supplies:
Clean Stainless Steel Bucket
Oxygen Supply
Colostrum
Box of Disposable Gloves
Heat Lamp
Heat Pad for Animals
Blood Sample Vials and Cards (as needed for progesterone or DNA testing)
Surgical Scrub
Ziploc Baggies
Desitin
Kaopectate
Vaccinations
Worming Medicines
Antibiotics (such as LA 200, Penicillin G, Naxel)
Vitamins (such as Super B Complex, A&D)
Banamine
Oxytocin
Various size syringes – generally 3cc to 20 cc
Needles of varying sizes – generally 18 to 22
Skin Ointments (such as bag balm, antibiotic crème, zinc oxide)
Eye Cleanser and Ointment
Blood Stop Powder
Super Glue
Vet Wrap
Fly Repellent
Electrolyte Replacement
Shears
Nail Trimmers
Halters
Leads
Scale
Sun Block
Flashlight and Batteries
Bag of Sugar
Plastic Tray
Tea Tree Oil
Basic Care Books
Remember, this is a general list of items and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Store all items appropriately and be mindful of expiration dates. For a list of items most appropriate for your area, please consult your veterinarian.
