2A:Restraining(intro and cats)

Question 1

Examples of non contact restraints

Answer 1

Voice

Gesture

Question 2

Examples of manual restraints

Answer 2

Scruffing (cats)
Stretching cats
Putting your arm around dog neck

Question 3

Types of mechanical restraints

Answer 3

Leashes
Muzzles
Cat bags
Towel wrap

Question 4

Examples of chemical restraints

Answer 4

Tranquilizers
Sedatives
Anesthetics

Question 5

Receptive or non receptive? Chirping

Answer 5

Receptive

Question 6

Receptive or non receptive? Chattering

Answer 6

Non receptive

Question 7

Receptive or non receptive? Arches back, rolls on back

Answer 7

Receptive

Question 8

Receptive or non receptive? Crouching, slinking (down low)

Answer 8

Non

Question 9

Receptive or non receptive? Eyes darting, wide open, pupils dilated

Answer 9

Non

Question 10

Receptive or non receptive? Ears erect

Answer 10

Receptive

Question 11

Receptive or non receptive? Ears flat

Answer 11

Non

Question 12

Receptive or non receptive? Tail thumping, flicking, rapidly twitching

Answer 12

Non

Question 13

Receptive or non receptive? Kneading paws

Answer 13

Receptive

Question 14

Define fractious

Answer 14

Cranky, unruly, potentially dangerous

Question 15

What is an induction box

Answer 15

Used for gas anesthesia

Put cat from carrier into box, hold down lid

Question 16

Name restraint: keeping cat in one place so it can be examined/ procedure
Keeping cat from falling or jumping

Answer 16

Non-manipulative

Question 17

Bowl shaped collar that prevents self mutilation following procedures
How far should the neck be from the collar

Answer 17

Elizabethan collar

Two finger widths between neck and collar

Question 18

What a cat bag is used for

Answer 18

Prevents cat from scratching

Can be used to restrain cats for procedures or anesthesia

Question 19

What restraint: scruff cat w one hand, hold hind feet w other and pull caudally, brace forearm of scruffing hand behind back

Answer 19

Stretching a cat

Question 20

What restraint: stretch cat, place side of palm that holds hind legs against medial aspect of “down” thigh

Answer 20

Restraint for femoral venipunture

Question 21

Where is the femoral vein located

Answer 21

Medial aspect of thigh

Question 22

What restraint: place hand across throat or scruff, use elbow of same arm to press cats body against your side, w other hand reach thumb across foreleg press and roll vein laterally

Answer 22

Cephalic venipunture

Question 23

Where is the cephalic vein located

Answer 23

Medial aspect of forelimb

Question 24

What restraint: hold cats forelegs at elbow and pull straight down, place finger of other hand under cats chin and lift

Answer 24

Restraint for jugular venipuncture

Question 25

Where is the jugular vein located at

Answer 25

Runs on the craniolateral aspect of throat

Question 26

What a clam shell is used for | How to use it

Answer 26

Remove litter box Open clam shell Enclose cat and pull handles together to close Can give injection through netting

Question 27

Physical effects of stress

Answer 27

Breaking nails Bruising Falling off table, can result in serious injury

Question 28

Psychological effects of stress and struggling

Answer 28

Fear/anxiety

Question 29

Behavioral effects of stress and struggling

Answer 29

Aggressive, defensive (fear biting ) attempting to escape

Question 30

Ways of reducing an animals stress

Answer 30

``` Talk in soft but firm voice Encourage animal to come to you first Don’t stare or look in eye for too long Move slowly and confidently Use food if appropriate Pet of animal is receptive ```

Question 31

Amount of restraint needed depends on

Answer 31

Temperament Behavioral signals Environment Procedure to be performed

Question 32

Sources of stress can include

Answer 32

``` Confinement in cage or carrier (they could even associate this with the clinic) Car ride Sounds, smells, and activity of clinic Medical treatment Restraint ```

Question 33

Before opening the cage door, you should determine the cats _____ Do this by

Answer 33

Receptiveness | Audible cues, observe posture, eyes, ear position, tail movement, paw movement

Question 34

For a non receptive cat you should

Answer 34

Be aware of teeth and claws Don’t try and calm down. Talk to it and wait for it to calm down Distract so you can touch it Move calmly and quickly to retrieve cat

Question 35

If a non receptive cat is moderately non compliant you should

Answer 35

Scruff or restrain front or back legs OR use bite gloves OR use towel wrap

Question 36

Name restraint: holding hind foot and scruff head at same time. Some use this restraint when they have to hold down a cat AND give them the injection at same time. Many cats become upset and harder to restrain when this technique is used

Answer 36

Pretzel hold