Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Pine Irwin about field safety prep. Science Highlight: None this week  Classes to Consider: Wilderness First Responder, WFR Trap Release Workshop Canine CPR Before You Go: Check weather Check terrain for water access, gullies, cliffs, other hazards Learn about wildlife - snakes, predators, big herbivores, cattle, loose dogs. What are the risks with them? What can be done to mitigate these risks? Check where property lines are in case of private property crossings. Nearest emergency vet Nearest emergency room Permethrin clothes as needed Add Seresto collar as needed (we use in addition to Bravecto) Spray dog with Show Sheen to reduce burr/foxtail collection as needed Double-check medications and gear to ensure nothing is expired, damaged, or missing On The Dog: GPS Collar Hi-Visibility Vest Bell In The Hip Pack/Fanny Pack: GPS (paired with GPS collar) Cell Phone Styptic Powder Tweezers Trauma Shears Flea Comb Bear Spray Citronella Spray Poo Bags Treats Toys Squeeze tube of lube/coconut oil Chapstick Sunscreen Getxent tubes (individual samples) Mylar bags Gimme (target odor sample) Alcohol pads In The Backpack: Possibles Pouch: Firestarter (lighter and firesteel) Paracord (30+ feet) Water filter Knife Space blanket Duct tape Compass Sewing kit Mirror Whistle Spare batteries for GPS/headlamp First Aid Kit: Hydrogen peroxide Write in rain paper and pencil Antibiotic cream Gauze (buy in-person to avoid getting TONS of rolls at once) Benadryl Ibuprofen Theraflu Carprofen/Rimadyl Hydration powder  Gu Imodium Boullion cubes Syringe (to irrigate wounds) Vet wrap (also buy in-person, online packs are huge) Antivenin (extremely hard to get in USA) Steri strips Gabapentin Trazadone In Pack: Layers for cold and/or rain Dog booties SPOT beacon Paper map Pack-a-Paw Rescue Harness Zipties (large, for trap release) Wire/cable cutter  Headlamp Water (3L) Optional: dog bowl. My dogs drink from my Camelbak Snacks for human and dog Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Snake Bite Support Group Where to find Pine: Facebook | Instagram | Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok