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Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin
Manage episode 374961586 series 2533188
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
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:
In The Hip Pack/Fanny Pack:
GPS (paired with GPS collar)
Cell Phone
Tweezers
Poo Bags
Treats
Toys
Squeeze tube of lube/coconut oil
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Getxent tubes (individual samples)
Gimme (target odor sample)
Alcohol pads
In The Backpack:
Possibles Pouch:
Firestarter (lighter and firesteel)
Paracord (30+ feet)
Duct tape
Mirror
Whistle
Spare batteries for GPS/headlamp
First Aid Kit:
Write in rain paper and pencil
Gauze (buy in-person to avoid getting TONS of rolls at once)
Benadryl
Ibuprofen
Theraflu
Carprofen/Rimadyl
Imodium
Syringe (to irrigate wounds)
Vet wrap (also buy in-person, online packs are huge)
Antivenin (extremely hard to get in USA)
Gabapentin
Trazadone
In Pack:
Layers for cold and/or rain
Dog booties
Paper map
Zipties (large, for trap release)
Headlamp
Water (3L)
Optional: dog bowl. My dogs drink from my Camelbak
Snacks for human and dog
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
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
196 episodes
Manage episode 374961586 series 2533188
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
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:
In The Hip Pack/Fanny Pack:
GPS (paired with GPS collar)
Cell Phone
Tweezers
Poo Bags
Treats
Toys
Squeeze tube of lube/coconut oil
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Getxent tubes (individual samples)
Gimme (target odor sample)
Alcohol pads
In The Backpack:
Possibles Pouch:
Firestarter (lighter and firesteel)
Paracord (30+ feet)
Duct tape
Mirror
Whistle
Spare batteries for GPS/headlamp
First Aid Kit:
Write in rain paper and pencil
Gauze (buy in-person to avoid getting TONS of rolls at once)
Benadryl
Ibuprofen
Theraflu
Carprofen/Rimadyl
Imodium
Syringe (to irrigate wounds)
Vet wrap (also buy in-person, online packs are huge)
Antivenin (extremely hard to get in USA)
Gabapentin
Trazadone
In Pack:
Layers for cold and/or rain
Dog booties
Paper map
Zipties (large, for trap release)
Headlamp
Water (3L)
Optional: dog bowl. My dogs drink from my Camelbak
Snacks for human and dog
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
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
196 episodes
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