Niffler Has Heartworm

“Do you have time for the veterinarian to call you at noon today to discuss Niffler’s pre-dental bloodwork?” My heart sank. “Sure, is everything ok?” I tried to keep my tone casual. “The vet will go over that with you.” My heart dropped right through my soles and into floorboards. …

K9 Field First Aid with Kendra Carter

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/K9-Field-First-Aid-with-Kendra-Carter-e2o6n7c In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kendra Carter about K9 field first aid. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠NOLS⁠ Where to find Kendra: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/k9conservationists.⁠ ⁠K9 Conservationists Website⁠ | ⁠Course Waitlist⁠ |  …

How Does Heat Affect Detection Dogs?

When considering using conservation detection dogs for an upcoming project, you may be curious how the dogs work in higher temperatures. Can dogs work safely in the heat? Does the heat affect their olfaction? Since conservation detection dogs are still emerging within their field, it’s hard to find consensus regarding …

Don’t Get Bit: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ursa Acree about keeping yourself safe around working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   ⁠Aggressive Dog⁠ ⁠Muzzle Up Project⁠ Where to find Ursa: ⁠Website⁠  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/k9conservationists.⁠ ⁠K9 …

Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UMvy0voYGGb In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Alex Troutman about safe fieldwork while Black. Science Highlight: ⁠Remaining safe conducting Field work While Black (FWB), and Tips for PIs, Universities, and Employers of Black Individuals⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠Critters of Michigan⁠ ⁠Critters of Georgia ⁠ ⁠Critters of …

Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin

https://open.spotify.com/show/0sdJiYd0Pfdf4rgvuC4yP0 In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Brian Herrin from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine about tick borne illnesses. Science Highlight: ⁠Predominant risk factors for tick-borne co-infections in hunting dogs from the USA⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Brian: ⁠College of …

Foxtail Safety with Dr. Joe Spoo

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Joe Spoo about foxtails and working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠Meanseeds.com⁠ Where to find Dr. Joe:   ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Courses⁠  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/k9conservationists.⁠ ⁠ K9 …

Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Emily Hall and Ann Carter about heat injuries in dogs.  Science Highlight: ⁠The effect of urine sample temperature on the efficacy of olfactory detection of prostate cancer in men by a specially trained dog⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where …

Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nick Brandehoff about snake bites. Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠Denver Venom Conference⁠ Where to find Nick: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Snake Bite Support Group⁠ | ⁠Vet Snake Bite Support Group⁠ You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast …

Snake Avoidance with Ken Ramirez

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ken Ramirez about snake avoidance Science Highlight: ⁠Field quantifications of probability of detection and search patterns to form protocols for the use of detector dogs for eradication assessments⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Ken: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ …