dog restraint

training collars and gentle leader headcollar

what are the two types of dog collars

long pole with a thick retractable wire inside.

what is a head snare/restraint pole

any device applied around and animal's nose and mouth

what is a muzzle

make sure he sees and hears you, be calm and talk quietly, crouch down let him sniff you and if possible let him come to you

what is the best way to approach a dog

50 lb

what's the minimum weight of a dog requiring two people to lift it?

d. all of the above

which of the following can cause injury in a vet setting? a. a staff member fails to recognize an animal's signs of fear and aggression. b. a staff member lifts a 75-animal without assistance. c. an animal responds to the pain or discomfort of treatment. d. all of the above

sitting restraint

which type of dog restraint would you use to give a routine injection?

allows easier control should the dog suddenly begin to resist

why should a dog wear a collar

leashes help to prevent animal to animal contact in the waiting room

why should you use a leash with a dog

tie a loop around the dogs nose and slip both loose ends under the ears and tie to the back of the head

how can you make a muzzle with gauze

partially open the door and slip a leash around it's neck

how to properly remove a dog from a cage

place a muzzle over his mouth, one arm around his head and neck, place the other arm between the rear legs under the thorax, keep the back straight and lift the dog

lift a small dog with a back injury

allows the blood to flow freely through the vein

occluding a vein for venipuncture

standing restraint

one hand in front of the dogs neck, other hand under the dog's abdomen just in front of it's rear legs. cradle the dog's head and neck in the crook of your elbow

lateral recumbency

place the dog on his side with his spine against your body, grasp his forelegs and back legs with one finger placed between his paws for a better grip, press down slightly with your forearm on the base of the neck

sitting restraint

place your arm around the dog hindquarters, gently tuck the dog into the sitting position

sternal recumbency

place your arm around the dogs head, gently tuck the dog into a sitting position, place weight over the front shoulders to get it to lie down. put your arm over the back of the dog and pull the dog snugly against your body

mechanical restraint

A leash is an example of ___________________ restraint

chemical restraint

Veterinary professionals regard _____________ restraint as the least desirable method because it can mask symptoms and interfere with diagnostic testing.

manual restraint

_________ restraint is the least distressing to the animal.

shows signs of breathing problems or chest injury

a dog SHOULDN'T wear a muzzle if it___________________?

one arm under the dog's head other arm under his hindquarters

best way to pick up a small uninjured dog