Chapter 6

Question 1

How do you clean a kennel?

Answer 1

all 7 sides

Question 2

To restrain properly you must…

Answer 2

understand animal behavior
understand the importance of proper restraint
understand your job as a restrainer

Question 3

Where should you be reading an animal when it comes into vet office?

Answer 3

in the exam room with the owner, without the owner (could act different), in a kennel or cage, in a corner, on a table and on the floor (ignore dog initially to see how dog acts)

Question 4

What are the 3 rules of restraint?

Answer 4

1 - don’t let your veterinarian get bit
2 - don’t let the person you are restraining for get bit
3 - you don’t get bit

Question 5

What are some characteristics that show dominance in dogs?

Answer 5

direct stare, ears raised and angled forward, front end of body held high, hackles are raised, head is held up, lips curl to reveal incisor and canine teeth, tail raised

Question 6

What are some characteristics that show dominance in dogs?

Answer 6

direct stare, ears raised and angled forward, front end of body held high, hackles are raised, head is held up, lips curl to reveal incisor and canine teeth, tail raised

Question 7

What type of dog are people most often bit by?

Answer 7

chihuhuh

Question 8

What are some characteristics of a dog that is submissive?

Answer 8

avoids direct eye contact, front end of body lowered, tail between the legs, may urinate, may defecate, may lie down on side or back, may expose the undefended belly. Technician should
approach dog standing sideways, then squat at their level - hand slightly out

Question 9

What are the reasons for proper restraint?

Answer 9

protects the animals from harming themselves, protects veterinary personnel, and protects the client - the veterinary practice is responsible for injuries to clients

Question 10

What does the restrainer do?

Answer 10

essential help, crucial for lifting, controls the patient for exams, procedures such as venipuncture - blood draws, bandages, IV injections (intravenous), radiographs, IVC placement (intravenous), and induction (inducing)

Question 11

How should you approach a dog?

Answer 11

most dogs respond favorably to voice reassurance, squatting in front of dogs to appear less large can help, move slowly and deliberately, offer the back of your hand for dogs to sniff, never grab at the collar or leash or restrain on collar/leash, never try to pick up a dog without reassurance

Question 12

How should you approach a cat?

Answer 12

respond favorably to voice reassurance, (cats are more apprehensive than dogs), let them smell you, some may approach you, may need towels, net or trapper, or leather gloves to handle a cat. Also can cover their eyes if really scared, can use a covered litter box

Question 13

How should you lift a small dog?

Answer 13

small dogs - grasp on either side of the thorax behind the elbows
medium dogs - put arms around the front of the chest and behind the rump - avoid the teeth as this technique puts the technician close to the dog’s face

Question 14

How should you lift a large dog?

Answer 14

one person method, forklift method, place arms behind the dog’s elbows and in front of the hind legs, if the dog struggles, there is a danger that it can fall forward or backward

Two person method:
- one lifts the forequarters, the other lifts the hindquarters, both should be on the same side, away from the table

Question 15

What is best method to carry a cat?

Answer 15

in a cat carrier

Question 16

When does the fight or flight response occur?

Answer 16

whenever an animal enters a state of alert - when a threat is perceived

Question 17

What are some restraint tips?

Answer 17

1 - never wrestle with a pet
2 - effective documentation can help future visits
3 - Don't rush
4 - know when to take a break
5 - Check the patient periodically
6 - Communicate with colleagues
7 - Prevent pet owners from restraining their own pets
8 - If necessary get help

Question 18

What are some options for restraining an uncooperative dog?

Answer 18

Muzzle - (cloth or leather, and basket-type

• towel
• chemical restraint, - when procedure is painful, or if dog cannot be safely restrained using other techniques

Question 19

What are some options for restraining a cat?

Answer 19

muzzle - cloth, air muzzle, towel (burrito wrap

Question 20

What are some positions that can be used to gain access to acceptable veins for venipuncture in dogs and cats?

Answer 20

jugular, medial saphenous, lateral saphenous