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Small Animal Restraints. Agriculture Science - Veterinary Technician. 2(A): explain the importance of safe practice when working with small animals 4(F): describe and practice common methods of handling each species studied - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Small Animal Restraints
Agriculture Science - Veterinary Technician
Small Animal Management & Veterinary Medical Applications
2(A): explain the importance of safe practice when working with small animals4(F): describe and practice common methods of handling each species studied
5(D): demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a variety of animal behavioral situations
Intro to Veterinarian Assistant Technology
9 (D) place and restrain small animals on table; (E) apply safety muzzles and Elizabethan collars; (F) demonstrate proper use of restraint poles
10 (A) discuss safety purposes of proper restraint to prevent harm to the patient and handler; (B) discuss the importance of proper restraint during veterinary treatments; (C) demonstrate proper restraint methods for a variety of different animals species
Benefits of Proper Animal Handling
Prevents people from getting hurt
Minimizes animal’s chances of injury
Reduces stress for the animal
Sets an example to others of how to properly handle animals
Elizabethan Collars (E-collars)
A protective medical device worn by an animal to allow its wounds and injuries to heal
E-collars for CatsE-collars for Dogs
Types of Restraint
Verbal◦Commands such as “Sit”, “Stay”, “Down”
Physical◦Restraint Pole◦Leash◦Your hand◦Muzzle◦Towel
Muzzles
A fastening or covering for the mouth of an animal used to prevent eating or biting
Apply a muzzle if animal has had a history of bitingUsing a muzzle could reduce the possibility of using
additional restraint laterGauze can be fashioned into a muzzle
Types of Muzzles
Basket Style Muzzle Fabric Muzzle
Best type to use for long periods of time
Allows the animal to open its mouth slightly to pant, drink, or vomit
Often used at vet’sRestricts the animal’s
ability to pantEasy to put on and
take offComfortable and
secure
Making a Gauze Muzzle
Restraint Poles
Also known as control polesUsed as a last resort at vet clinicsHelps with an aggressive animalHas a rigid pole to give the user distance
from the animalAnimal may flail violently after captureHow to use a Control Pole
Towel
Used as makeshift restraining devices Can also help capture animalsIf thrown over the animal’s head, the
towel can prevent it from seeing and anticipating movements
Helps protect handler’s hands from sharp claws or teeth
Leash
A line for leading or restraining an animalPlaced around the animal’s neckDo not drag an animal with a leashHowever sometimes a quick tug will get
an animal to walkIf animal refuses to wear a leash, carry itRemoving a dog from its cage with a leash
Carrying an Animal
Place one arm in front of the animal’s chest and the other behind its back legs
Animals heavier than 50 pounds should be carried by two people◦One person positions arms behind the front
legs, under the animal’s chest◦The other holds the animal under its abdomen,
in front of its hind legs
Carrying Smaller Animals
Carry the animal in a manner that will allow you to increase the amount of restraint quickly
Animal is supported by handler’s arm while its front leg is loosely grasped
Hold the animal’s head to detract its ability to escape
Approaching an Animal
Crouch down to their level but maintain the ability to move away if necessary
Do not approach from behindAvoid direct eye contactGet the pet’s attention and
encourage it to come forward by calling its name
Talk in soothing tonesPat your leg to motion the animal
towards youExtend hand, palm down, for the
animal to sniff
Restraining an Animal
Often needed to safely examine animalsRestraint BagPositional Restraint
◦Lateral Recumbency (Recumbency means to be lying down)
◦Sternal Recumbency (Sternal concerns the sternum)
Restraint Bag
Used to restrain small animals
Has zippers that can be used to expose one body part at a time
Can be replaced by a towel if necessary
Lateral Recumbency
Place animal on its sidePut elbow over neck and hold the leg
closest to the tableTry to keep limbs close to the bodyIf animal struggles, apply more pressure
to stay in controlLessen the pressure when the animal
stops strugglingWatch a video of the process
Sternal Recumbency
Place animal on the examination table in a standing position
Force patient to sit down by applying pressure to hips
Apply pressure to the shoulder with one hand and the back with the forearm so that the animal is lying down
Hold the animal’s leg at the elbow to prevent its front leg from pulling back
Drugs
Drugs may be necessary so that the vet can safely examine the patient if it is:◦Aggressive◦Stressed/Worked up◦Extremely uncooperative
Sedation or general anesthesia may be used
Ask a staff member to determine if sedation is needed
Things to Remember
Use as little restraint as possible without giving up your control
Excessive restraint may cause animal to become stubborn
Talk to the animal in a quiet, soothing tone throughout examination
Do not make any sudden movements
More Links
Safe Restraint Methods – lateral incumbency, muzzles
Creating a Muzzle from GauzeUsing a Control Pole (Skip to 2:45)
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