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

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