Feline Restraint, Handling, Medicating Flashcards
What does scruffing a cat do?
Causes a reflex where the cat’s tail curls ventrally and legs are relaxed
What is used to stop a bleeding nail?
A coagulant
What are the four sites for feline venipunture?
- Jugular vein
- Cephalic vein
- Femoral vein
- Saphenous vein
What is the jugular vein typically used for?
Most common for blood collection, can also be used for indwelling catheters
What is the cephalic vein typically used for?
Most common for indwelling catheters, can also be used for blood collection
What is the femoral vein typically used for?
Blood collection
What is the saphenous vein typically used for?
Not commonly used
What are the two sites for subcutaneous injections?
- Pre-scapula
- Upper limbs
What is the pre-scapula site typically used for?
Most common for subcutaneous fluid administration
What is the upper limb site typically used for?
Most common for vaccines
What are the two sites for intramuscular injections?
- Lumbosacral
- Semimembranosus Semitendinosus
What is the lumbosacral injection site typically used for?
Well tolerated site, common site for experienced technicians
What is the semimembranosus semitenidinosus site typically used for?
Easy access and most common site
Feline temperature?
36.7 - 38 Ax
37.7 - 39 Rct
37.2 - 38.5 TM
Feline pulse?
140-220 bpm
