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 

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