Restraint of the Dog and Cat

Question 1

Dog Body Language
Happy and Sociable

Answer 1

• Head up above shoulders
• Interested in surroundings
• Tail wag
• Ears up and forward
• Makes eye contact but may quickly look away

Question 2

Dog Body Language
Fearful or Nervous

Answer 2

• Cowering or be unruly
• Whine or cry
• Shake
• Avoid eye contact
• Tail tucked
• Ear flat or back
• May allow contact if approached slowly - otherwise flees

Question 3

Dog Body Language
Aggressive

Answer 3

• Head at shoulder level
• Growl or bark
• Tail held in-line with spine
• Ears up and forward
• Attemps to bite
• Raised hackles
• Aggressive eye contact

Question 4

Flat Leashes

Answer 4

Slip-lead leash

Question 5

Restraint Tool
Cage Door

Answer 5

Can be used as a “squeeze cage” in order to sedate
* use extreme caution with this technique

Question 6

Cat Body Language
Happy or Sociable

Answer 6

Less likely to see in hospital setting
* walk out of carrier
* explores room
* vocal; non-distressed
* head and tail up
* positive response to touches

Question 7

Cat Body Language
Fearful or Nervous

Answer 7

• Huddles / tries to hide
• Yowl or hiss
• Urinates or defecates in carrier
• Tries to grab / hold onto nearest person / thing
• Escape attemps
• Stress pants

Question 8

Cat Body Language
Aggressive

Answer 8

• Hiss / Yowl / Scream
• Ears pinned
• Lunges with claws
• Attemps to bite
• Kicks with legs when restrained
• Hackles and fur raised
• Tail swishes
• Attemps to escape
• Stress pants