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