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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