✬Behavior, Restraint and Handling Flash Cards✬
In what week(s) of life are puppies most in influenced by litter-mates and are learning about being a dog?
4-6 weeks
Placing a muzzle is the first step when handling which type of patient?
An aggressive dog
Before a behavior consultant is brought in, what should be evaluated in a patient displaying behavior problems?
Any underlying medial/mental conditions
If you have multiple cats in a household, how many litter boxes shoud you have?
At least one box for each cat (preferably one more box than cat)
Where should litter boxes be placed in a multi-cat household?
Away from each other, water, food, and any noise producing items
What is the best way to restrain a foal?
By placing one arm under the foal's neck and one hand grasping the base of the tail
A chute and head catch is found at the end of a series of pens and alleyways for which animal?
Cattle
What precaution must be taken when restraining mohair goats and sheep?
Do not pull on the wool so as not to damage the valuable product
What are some body postures exhibited by a defensive (scared) dog?
Ears pinned back, avoidance of eye contact, tail tucked, and weight in the hindquarters
What type of bosy posture would a dog have that is about to attack due to fear?
Eats pinned back, avoiding eye contact, lips pulled back horizontally, tail between legs and body weight back
True or false: Feline fear biting is the most common type of attack in a veterinary hospital.
False. Canine fear biting is the most common
True or false: The application of positive punishment is considered unsuccessful if it is still not effective after 10 applications?
False. It is considered ineffective after 5 failed applications
True or false: When restraining an animal, a good rule of thumb is to exert the maximum amount of restraint possible?
False. Use the minimum amount required to keep staff, clients, and patients safe
True or false: Dogs do not develop surface elimination preferences?
False. both dogs and cats can develop surface preferences
How long will an emotionally aroused (upset) cat stay aroused?
For hours
What is the best way to restrain an agitated cat?
Grasp the cat by the scruff of the neck
Slowly and from the front and left side is the best way to approach which type of veterinary patient?
Horses
Which species, when nervous or excited can panic and injures itself in an attempt to escape an enclosure?
Horses
Which type of veterinary patient (which species) shows aggression through biting and kicking?
Horses
What is a feline's first line of defense?
Its claws
What are the three most commonly accessed veins on a cat?
Jugular, femoral, and cephalic
What is the key to keeping a horse in lateral recumbency?
Kneel on its neck just behind the head
How should you treat a newly adopted adult pet in your home?
Like a new puppy or kitten. The animal must be taught the rules for your household as they may be different from the rules in its last household.
An owner leaving the room when her dogs bark at her to get attention is an example of which type of punishment?
Negative punishment (withdrawing something the dog likes)
What are some reasons that a dog would be surrendered to a shelter?
No obedience training, costs less than $100, less than 3 years of age, poor or no socializtion
Is it safe to assume that heavy tranquilizers are a foolproof method of restraining aggressive or excited animals?
No. Even under heavy sedation animals may still prove to be aggressive or hard to handle
Is punishing an animal regularly so that it recognizes when its owner is displeased a form of problem prevention?
No. this is never an acceptable act
Placing a solid panel of plywood between them during a fight is the best way to handle which type of animal when they fight?
Pigs
Which type of aggression will a veterinary assistant see the LEAST in a work day?
Predatory aggression
Aside from spreading diseases, why is it important to wash your hands before you handle a snake patient?
Snakes attack on the basis of smell (if you smell like the bunny in the previous room, your hand will be a snack!)
What happens to a bird if the chest is restricted during restraint?
Suffocation. The bird must be able to expand its chest to breath
What is the most basic requirement of a behavior-wellness program?
Taking a proactive approach where the veterinary staff actively asks behavior questions even if the owner does not initialize a discussion about behavior
What happens when an animal has a "surface preference?"
The animal has become accustomed to eliminating on a certain type of surface, leading to inappropriate elimination if they are asked to eliminate on a different type of surface
how should an unfamiliar canine patient be treated during the first five minutes in the exam room?
The dog should be ignored
What is the most important factor in the safe, efficient, and non traumatic handling of veterinary patient?
The handler's knowledge of the species' behavior - the ability to accurately observe, interprets, and reacts accordingly to the species
What restraint device stimulates nerves and is placed on the upper lip o horses?
The twitch
Who is held legally responsible if a client is injured during a veterinary procedure?
The veterinarian and associated personnel
What are the goals of restraint and/or application of force?
To keep personnel and the pet safe during nexessary procedures.
True or false: Goats can be restrained from minor procedures by one handler setting it up on its rump?
True
True or false: rabbits can kick their back legs hard enough to break their own backs?
True. always support a rabbit's back legs when carrying or restraining
Where should a horse's handler stand to avoid a serious injury?
Very close to (up against) the horse's hindquarters or farther than 3 meters back
Would pain be a reason for an animal to demonstrate aggressive behavior?
Yes
During a restrain for intravenous injection, the doctor giving the injection says "okay" What does he want you to do?
lift the thumb that is occluding the vein so that he can push the injection
