PHYG102B - Exercise 1 A Handling and Restraint

animal handling

In the dynamic realm of veterinary care, proficient ___________________________ stands as a cornerstone for fostering positive and effective healthcare environment.

ensuring the wellbeing of the patient; maintaining the safety of both animal and veterinary staff

The delicate balance between ___________________________ and ___________________________ underscores the significance of skilled and compassionate animal handling.

physical techniques; psychology; optimal healthcare services

This introductory aspect not only encompasses ___________________________ but also delves into the ___________________________ of different species, creating a harmonious synergy that is pivotal in delivering the ___________________________ within a veterinary setting.

1. Be aware of stressors the patient may have in the room

2. Never put your face directly into the face of the patient

3. Do not move in behind of crowd around a dog

4. Concentrate on the animal you are handling without being distracted

5. Never sit on the floor while handling / examining a dog to be able to move away or protect yourself in case the animal become aggressive

6. Always be prepared to protect yourself or move away quickly in an event an animal becomes aggressive

Scenarios to be noted to reduce likelihood of injury on both patients nd veterinery staff

Safe and effective animal handling; distress; individual animals; behavior varies.

___________________________ requires a thorough understanding of the normal behavior and responses of each species.

There is no one response of an animal in ___________________________ as they are still ___________________________ and their ___________________________.

restraint

As it is your job as a veterinarian to examine the patient, _______________________ should be done to be able to properly administer quality veterinary healthcare.

restraint

As it is your job as a veterinarian to examine the patient, _______________________ should be done to be able to properly administer quality veterinary healthcare.

least restraint

Bear in mind though that when it comes to handling animals, the ________________ given ensuring both of your protection is the best option for restraint.

• Verbal Restraint

• Physical Restraint

Types of Restraint

• Verbal Restraint

• Physical Restraint

Types of Restraint

• Leash

• Towels

• Come-a-long or Control Pole

• Nets

• Muzzles

• Hands

• Drugs

Tools and Equipments for Physical Restraints

• Leash

• Towels

• Come-a-long or Control Pole

• Nets

• Muzzles

• Hands

• Drugs

Tools and Equipments for Physical Restraints

Verbal Restraint

Commands that may be useful tools to encourage a dog to cooperate. Also, soft quiet words can calm a frightened animal.

Yelling or screaming should never be used as it can cause the animal to become more fearful or aggressive.

Examples are SIT, STAY, COME, DOWN, NO, or even HEEL

become more fearful or aggressive

Yelling or screaming should never be used as it can cause the animal to?

1. Leash; carry him

2. drag or strangle; struggle, pulling and jerking away

3. Pause and let the dog calm down; quick tug; refuses to walk

1. The most common tool used to handle animals in the clinic is __________________. Placed around a dog's neck it normally controls even the largest dog. In the event a dog refuses to cooperate with a leash, _____________ . Some dogs have never seen a leash and will freeze up to the sensation around a sensitive area like the neck.

2. Leashes can be abused; never ___________________ an animal with a leash; if the animal starts to ___________________________ away from you, she is probably not leashed trained.

3. _______________________ and try again after reassuring her. Sometimes a ___________________ on the leash will encourage a fearful dog to walk. If the dog ____________________, apply a muzzle and carry her.

1. cats; frightened and resist restraint

2. figure-eight harness; looser loop

3. escaping or injuring someone; harness

1. When handling _________________, a leash should be used as a back-up in the event they should become to ___________________________.

2. Make a ________________________ by looping the free end of a slip-lead back through the metal ring. The _____________________ is placed around the chest behind the its front legs and the other loop placed around the neck with the metal ring / handle on the top between the shoulders.

3. This will prevent it from ________________________ should she get loose from your restraint. The ______________________ should be put on at intake and can be left on them throughout their stay.

towel or blanket; decrease

A ____________________ is a very useful tool for cats and small dogs. It can be used to _____________ an animal's arousal by covering the head and body and can help protect from sharp claws.

1. control pole

2. Inappropriate or unskilled; should only be used

3. experienced handler

1. The ___________________ is used to safely handle extremely aggressive dogs. Used appropriately it is an effective tool.

2. _______________________________ use can cause serious injury to the animal. This may further distress an upset animal and __________________________ when the handler or other's safety is genuinely threatened.

3. If an animal is aggressive enough to warrant the use of this device, an ________________________ should be consulted for assistance as the animal will also be evaluated for chemical restraint options.

1. net; safe handling; transfer

2. some training and practice

3. feral or fractious cat

1. The _________________________ is the primary tool used to handle fractious cats or wildlife. It allows for the _____________________ and _____________________ of even the most aggressive small mammal.

2. Effective use of this requires?

3. If you need to handle a _______________________, ask for assistance from an experienced handler.

1. snappy or a potentially aggressive dog

2. leash or strip of a rolled gauze; to remove a muzzle

3. false sense of security; bitten; appropriate handling

4. extend up to cover the eyes, reducing visual stimulation

5. calming the animal and helping to protect the handler from injury

1. Muzzles are used when a _______________________________ must be handled.

2. There are different types of muzzles available to the market. A ______________________________ can be used as a temporary muzzle. Because dogs typically try __________________________, it is important to note that muzzle should be placed securely.

3. A weak or poorly made muzzle may lead to a ____________________________ and the possibility of being ______________________. Even with a securely placed muzzle, _________________________ must be used to prevent injury from an animal who resists.

4. Muzzles designed for cats?

5. For some cats, these can be very useful for?

1. your hands

2. quickly modified to the situation

3. versatile; most vulnerable to injury

4. TRUE

1. A very effective form of restraint

2. It is sensitive to the amount of pressure that is being exerted on the animal and can be?

3. Can be used to gently stroke a dog or to firmly grasp a struggling cat. Although it can be the most _________________, they are also the _________________________.

4. TRUE OR FALSE: Recognizing when they would not be effective is very important.

Drugs

For animals who are too aggressive or stressed to handle safety protocols, sedation and/or general anesthesia may be necessary to allow treatment.

option for aggressive animals

It is important to consider why an animal has felt the need to show an aggressive response so that the approach can be altered

• Is the animal in Pain?

• Is the procedure essential?

• Does the procedure need to be carried out now or can it be postponed to a later date?

• Can the approach be altered to help the animal feel safer?

the approach can be altered

It is important to consider why an animal has felt the need to show an aggressive response so that?

the approach can be altered

It is important to consider why an animal has felt the need to show an aggressive response so that?

behavioral characteristics; prey

The ______________________ of each animal should be considered before handling. Most of these species are ____________________ animals and will be stressed if not familiar with human handling.

Handling and Restraint of Small Mammals

The behavioral characteristics of each animal should be considered before handling. Most of these species are "prey" animals and will be stressed if not familiar with human handling.

assessment before handling aggressive animals

• Is the animal in Pain?

• Is the procedure essential?

• Does the procedure need to be carried out now or can it be postponed to a later date?

• Can the approach be altered to help the animal feel safer?

Handling and Restraint of Birds

It is not always necessary to restrain the bird. It is important to remember that many avian patients are highly stressed individuals, so any restraint that is performed should involve minimal periods of handling and capture.

not always necessary to restrain; highly stressed individuals; minimal periods of handling and capture

It is ____________________________ the bird. It is important to remember that many avian patients are ___________________________, so any restraint that is performed should involve _____________________________.

Restraint of Birds of Prey

1. Place the gauntleted hand into the cage or box or beside the bird's perch.

2. Grasp the jesses with the thumb and forefinger of the gauntleted hand and encourage the bird to step up on to the glove.

3. Once on the hand, retain hold of the jesses and slip the hood over the bird's head. (Assuming that the bird has been trained to accept the hood)

1. perch on the hand; Falconiformes

2. blue or red-light source; seeing normally

1. If the bird of prey does not have jesses on but is trained to _________________, it may well step up on to the gauntlet of its own accord. Otherwise, the room lighting needs to be reduced for _____________________.

2. A _______________________ could also be used, allowing the handler to see the bird but preventing the bird of prey from ____________________.

Two possible approaches for Birds of Prey

• may be grasped from behind in a thick towel

• may be held from behind with the middle and fourth finger of each hand grasping the leg on the same side and directing the feet away from the handler

1. bird's head; thumbs pushing forward

2. over; gauntleted hand

3. their feet are actually grasping something rather than being held in towel with their feet hanging.

1. The bird may be grasped from behind in a thick towel. The handler should ensure that they are aware of where the ___________________ is. The bird is restrained across the shoulders with the __________________________ underneath the beak to extend the head away from the hands.

2. The hood can then be placed _________________ the bird's head and the bird placed on to a ____________________.

3. The majority of the birds are happier and struggle less when?

1. from behind with the middle and fourth finger; grasping the leg; directing the feet away

2. prevents the raptor from grasping one foot; severe puncturing of the skin; "bumblefoot"

1. Alternatively, the hooded bird may be held _______________________________ of each hand __________________ on the same side and ___________________ from the handler.

2. This method of holding the legs ___________________________ with the other, which causes ___________________, leading to secondary infections known as __________________.

Restraints of Smaller Cagebirds

1. A piece of paper towel may be used and then the bird transferred to the hand. Nitrile gloves may be worn.

2. The neck of the bird should be held between the index and middle finger.

3. The thumb and forefinger can then be used to manipulate legs or wings.

4. The rest of the hand should gently cup the bird's body to resist struggling.

5. Care should be taken not to over-constrain as this could cause physical harm.

1. paper towel; Nitrile gloves

2. neck of the bird; index and middle finger

3. thumb and forefinger; legs or wings

4. gently cup the bird's body

5. over-constrain; physical harm

1. A piece of ____________ may be used and then the bird transferred to the hand. _____________________ may be worn.

2. The ___________________ should be held between the ____________________.

3. The ___________________ can then be used to manipulate _________________.

4. The rest of the hand should ______________________ to resist struggling.

5. Care should be taken not to _______________________ as this could cause _______________________.