Basic Canine & Feline Restraint/Handling Flashcards
Dog Restraint
Asses the situation
Separate from owner
Use caution with injured dogs
Be careful lifting
Communicate w/team
Tools may be needed
Dog behavior
Watch body language
Keep in mind of notorious biters
Be aware of approach
Dominant behavior
Direct stare, ears raised/forward
Front end up
Hackles raised
Lips curled
Tail held high
Submissive behavior
Avoids stare
Front low
Tail between legs
Rolls over, may urinate
Visible signs of FAS
Physiologic
Body position
Vocalization
Tachypnea
Panting
Hypervigilance
Scanning
Tachycardia
Increased heart rate
Dog restraint approach
Hunker down
Avoid leaning over and direct eye contact
Talk in calm/soothing voice
Offer cupped hand palm up
If dog calms proceed slowly
Dog restraint: Lifting
Lift w/knees
Sm dogs-around thorax
Md dogs- front of chest, behind rump
Lg dogs- forklift(2ppl) unless can be done on floor
Fear Free
Struggle for >3sec change handling
Maintain continual physical contact
Treats to reduce stress
Traditional Tools
Rabies pole
Choke or prong collar
Punishment
Leash pulling or “pops”
Fear Free Tools
Towel/blankets
Basket muzzle
E-collars
Non-slip floor/mat
Calm music
Toys
Petting
Treats
Chemical
Removing from Carrier
Asses cat
Allow cat to come out on own
Remove top
Reach in (proceed w/caution)
Dumping is last resort
Removing from cage
Asses the cat
Move quickly
Hand on neck to control head
Use towel or blanket if fractious
Carrying the cat
One hand on neck
Football hold
Scruff only if necessary
Fractious Cats
Fearful
Move quickly and firmly
Scruffing can make it worse
Distractions
Communicate w/team
Chemical Restraint : daily for long term use
SSRI
Tricyclic antidepressants
MAOI
Chemical restraint: event-based meds
Alpha-2 agonist
Antidepileptics
Benzodiazepines
SSRI
Tranquilizer
Positioning options: Physical Exam
Floor,table or elevated surface
Inside cat a carrier
Inside hospital housing
Standing
Sternal recumbent
Partial towel wrap
Positioning Options:SQ or intramuscular injections
Floor, table or elevated surface
Inside carrier
Inside hospital housing
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Sternal, lateral or voluntary dorsal recumbent
Partial towel wrap
Positioning Options: Jugular Venipuncture
Standing
Sitting
Lateral recumbrancy
Strernal recumbrancy
Partial towel wrap
Positioning Options: Cephalic Venipuncture
Standing
Sitting
Sternal recumbrancy
Partial towel wrap
Positioning Options: Lateral Saphenous Venipuncture
Standing
Sternal recumbrancy on a hop w/rear limbs extended
Lateral recumbrancy
Neck towel
Positioning Options: Medial Saphenous Venipuncture
Sternal recumbrancy on a hop w/ rear limbs extended
Lateral recumbrancy
Partial towel wrap
Positioning Options: Cystocentesis
Standing
Sternal recumbrancy(cats)
Lateral recumbrancy
Dorsal recumbrancy
Partial towel wrap
Positioning Options: Nail Trim
Standing
Sitting
Sternal recumbrancy on a hip w/ rear limbs extended
Lateral recumbrancy
Partial towel wrap
Voluntary dorsal recumbrancy
