Handling and Restraint for dogs
Manual restraint
"less is more" approach of using your hands to hold or guide the animal in the desired position.
What are the two prerequisites before picking up a dog?
-Apply a leash. -Crouch beside the animal, bending at your knees.
What are the reasons for restraints?
-Examination and treatment -Training other staff members in proper restraining techniques
What can occur due improper restraints?
-cause injuries such as strains, sprains, bruises, and abrasions -cause hyperthermia due to excessive stress -cause difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
Examples of anxious behaviors in dogs
-increased attention -Tensing of muscles -Increased whining or barking -Pacing -Repetitive behaviors -Panting or trembling that can't be associated with the temperature -Anal gland release -Urination or defecation in the waiting room or exam room
Fear-free restraint
technique that attempts to minimize the animal's fear, anxiety, and stress.
When isn't a rabies pole recommended?
unless a reactive or potentially dangerous dog has become loose.
How to remove a dog from cage with neck or throat problems?
use a chest harness instead of a leash.
What is the 3rd step to lift a small, uninjured dog that weighs less than 50 pounds?
Distribute the dog's weight evenly between your arms, and lift the dog straight up.
Which collar is most appropriate for daily home use
Nylon or leather flat collars
which collar are unreliable for restraint?
Nylon or leather flat collars
What does the gentle leader help prevent?
helps prevent the animal from pulling the owner or trainer.
When bringing a dog to a vet clinic what should they be wearing?
ideally wear collars and/or harnesses and leashes
Cephalic venipuncture typically requires the dog to be?
in standing, sitting, or sternal restraint.
The Gentle Leader Headcollar (also known as the Promise Collar)
is a nylon head halter that fits around the nose of the dog and behind its ears.
The best venipuncture site for a dog depends on what?
its temperament and condition of its veins.
How should you lift a SMALL dog with a back injury?
may need to apply a muzzle first.
Where is the saphenous vein located?
on the Lateral/outer surface of the dog's hind leg
how to restraint a ill or injured dog to prevent injury to you?
place a muzzle on an injured animal. You may, if necessary, place a towel or blanket over a particularly reactive animal to calm it.
Occluding, or holding off the vein....
pools blood in the vein so that it can be easily palpated
What does the leash prevent?
prevents the dog from escaping once the cage door is fully opened.
What does Occluding the vein do?
provides enough blood for proper venipuncture
Venipuncture
puncturing a vein to collect blood or administer medication, requires careful and firm restraint.
Restraint for lateral saphenous venipuncture requires the dog be?
restrained in standing or lateral recumbency.
What site is not commonly used for venipuncture?
saphenous vein
What does improper lifting cause?
Injuring your back
Step 4 for restraint procedure for jugular venipuncture:
After the procedure has finished, apply pressure to the injection site for 30-60 seconds.
Making a Muzzle out of gauze roll bandage first step?
An assistant should restrain the patient in sitting or sternal recumbency
First step of putting on a dog muzzle?
An assistant should restrain the patient in sitting or sternal recumbency.
Making a Muzzle out of gauze roll bandage step three?
Approach the dog from the side or back and slip the loop over the end of the dog's nose, keeping your hands away from the dog's face.
Second step of putting on a dog muzzle?
Approach the dog from the side or behind with one hand on each end of the muzzle straps.
Should you crounch,Kneel or stand when meeting a dog?
Crouch or kneel down on the floor at an angle (not directly in front of) the dog
Four step of putting on a dog muzzle?
Buckle or clasp the muzzle securely so you can only fit one finger under the strap.
Where is the cephalic vein?
Carinal aspect along the front of the dog's foreleg
Which restraint may cost additional for the owner?
Chemical
Step 3 to restraining a dog for lateral saphenous venipuncture:
Exert pressure on the limb by gripping just above the knee.
Step4:Venipuncture restraint:
Exerting pressure on the limb, roll your grip laterally (outward toward the side of the dog's leg), and use your thumb to occlude the vein.
Step 3 for restraint procedure for jugular venipuncture:
For this technique, the venipuncturist will occlude the vein.
How to lift a dog can't walk or stand
Gently lift the dog from the cage.
Step 2 to restraining a dog for lateral saphenous venipuncture
Grasp the upper rear leg above the knee so that the dog is unable to bend the knee and pull the leg away.
First thing should do when removing a dog from a cage?
Have the leash ready
What is the 1st step to lift a small, uninjured dog that weighs less than 50 pounds?
Hold the dog's leash in one hand. Place one arm under the dog's head and around its neck.
Step 1 lifting a dog over 50 pounds
Hold the dog's leash in one hand. Two people should crouch down on the same side of the dog, bending at the knees.
Step 3:Venipuncture restraint:
Hold the forelimb at the elbow with your thumb pointing to the area in between the dog's forelimbs.
Third step of putting on a dog muzzle?
In a swift and fluid motion, slide the muzzle over the patient's nose, with the narrow portion of the muzzle over the nose and the wider portion under the chin.
Step 1 for restraint procedure for jugular venipuncture:
Jugular venipuncture may be performed with the dog in standing, sitting, or sternal recumbency.
Is it better use as much or less restraint possible?
Less
step 4 To lift a small dog with a back injury
Lift the dog gently out of the cage and carry it to the exam table.
Which restraints is least stressful?
Manual
What is the safest most effective and humane collar?
Martingale collars
Which restraints may stressful?
Mechanical
What collars are not recommended due to the likelihood of misuse and injury to the owner or pet?
Metal training collars, prong collars, shock collars and Collars that buckle
What should you never do removing a dog from its cage?
Never just stick your head in the cage and reach in for the dog.
Should you approach the dog first?
No, Allow the dog to approach you first when possible
Step 6 to restraining a dog for lateral saphnous venipuncture:
Once the needle is removed from the vein, maintain your grasp on the leg and place your thumb over the injection site to prevent further bleeding. Applying pressure at this site for 30-60 seconds will help the blood to clot.
Step8:Venipuncture restraint:
Once the needle is removed from the vein, maintain your grasp on the leg and place your thumb over the injection site to prevent further bleeding. Applying pressure at this site for 30-60 seconds will help the blood to clot.
Step 7 to restraining a dog for lateral saphenous venipuncture:
Once the procedure is complete, slowly loosen your grip, maintaining moderate restraint to keep the dog from injuring itself.
Step:9 Venipuncture restraint:
Once the procedure is complete, slowly loosen your grip, maintaining moderate restraint to keep the dog from injuring itself.
Step 2 lifting a dog over 50 pounds
One person should restrain the dog's head by placing one arm around the dog's neck and the other arm under the dog's chest, behind the forelimbs.
Step two removing dog from cage?
Partially open the cage door,You should always wait for a dog to come to you before removing it from its cage, then slip the leash over its head.
Step 2 To lift a small dog with a back injury
Place one arm around the dog's head and neck as you would to restrain the dog.
Step 2 for restraint procedure for jugular venipuncture:
Place one or both hands cupped under the dog's muzzle, pointing the dog's nose upward. If both hands are used, another assistant may need to provide additional restraint to the dog's body.
Step 1:Venipuncture restraint:
Place the dog in sternal recumbency for restraint.
What is the 2nd step to lift a small, uninjured dog that weighs less than 50 pounds?
Place your other arm under the dog's hind end, cupping its hind legs in your arm.
Step 1 to restraining a dog for lateral saphenous venipuncture
Position the dog in lateral recumbency.
Making a Muzzle out of gauze roll bandage step four?
Quickly tighten the loop and bring the ends of the gauze under the dog's neck.
Steps using head snare
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Step 4 to restraining a dog for lateral saphenous venipuncture:
Should the dog struggle, reassure it with a calm voice and hold it a bit more tightly. An assistant may also offer treats for distraction.
Step 6:Venipuncture restraint:
Should the dog struggle, reassure it with a calm voice and hold it a bit more tightly. An assistant may also offer treats for distraction.
Step 1 To lift a small dog with a back injury
Slide the dog to the front of the cage after placing a muzzle around the dog's mouth.
Step 3 to lift a small dog with a back injury
Slide your other arm between the rear legs of the dog and up under the thorax to keep the back straight as you lift the dog out of the cage.
Making a Muzzle out of gauze roll bandage step two?
Take a long piece of bandage and tie a large loop at its midsection resembling a noose.
Step 5 to restraining a dog for lateral saphenous venipuncture:
The dog may be startled or experience momentary pain when the vein is punctured. Don't release the animal from your grasp, or remove your hand from its leg, until the venipuncturist tells you to do so.
Step 7:Venipuncture restraint:
The dog may be startled or experience momentary pain when the vein is punctured. Don't release the animal from your grasp, or remove your hand from its leg, until the venipuncturist tells you to do so.
Step 3 lifting a dog over 50 pounds
The second person should place one arm under the dog's abdomen and the other arm under the dog's hindlimbs.
Where is the jugular vein?
The ventral's/front of the dog's neck.
The size of the dog detrimens the..(Training Collars)
Thickness/Thinness of the collar Bigger Thicker
Making a Muzzle out of gauze roll bandage step five?
Tie the ends of the gauze in a half-bow or slip knot behind the dog's head so that you can remove it quickly.
What collar consist of stainless-steel links with a ring at each end?
Training collars
What collars catch easily on cages and sillmar surfaces?
Training collars
Dogs that weight more then 5o pounds should always be lifted by....
Two people
Step 5:Venipuncture restraint:
Use your other fingers around the elbow to keep the dog from jerking its forelimb back when the needle is introduced.
Step:2 Venipuncture restraint
Using your arm that's hugging the caudal portion of the dog's body, reach over the dog, and grasp the forelimb furthest away from you. Grasp the dog under its neck so that its head rests in the crook of one elbow.
What can ressure a dog?
Verbally reassure the dog with a calm, cheerful tone of voice.
head snare
a long metal or heavy-duty plastic tubular handle with a thick retractable wire inside it.
What injuries happen when wrong restraint is used?
an animal bites or scratches a staff member who is unable to recognize the signs of fear or aggression, makes a poor decision about the restraint methods, or uses restraint devices improperly.
Chemical restraints
are oral or injectable sedatives, tranquilizers, and anesthetics.
What are the dogs most common sites for veinpuncture?
cephalic vein saphenous vein jugular vein
When is leash not necessary for a dog?
dog can't walk or stand
Mechanical restraint
employs equipment such as muzzles, leashes, collars, blankets, restraint bags, and poles.
What should you know prior removing a dog from there cage?
find out if it can stand, walk, and safely wear a leash.