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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