Week 2 Stufy Guide Chapter 6 Flashcards
3 indications of animal restraint
- Control animal to receive medical care
- prevent animal from harming itself while it receives medical care
- To protect personnel
What does a dog do when it’s chased?
Dogs will run faster
What does a cat do when it escapes?
Cats tend to find a hiding place
What is the technique for lifting a medium size dog?
Put one arm around the next and the other arm in front or behind the rear legs
How should a small animal be passed if being held
Small size dog passed with feed and teeth away from person receiving the dog
What is the limitation of a gauze muscle?
Gauze muzzles can be easily removed by dogs - must be tied tightly, therefore limiting panting; can’t observe tongue color.
What tool is most useful for handling an uncooperative cat?
A heavy towel
During restraint of a dog or cat what is most important for the restrainer to watch?
Breathing patterns and color of mucous membranes
What body position is acceptable for cephalic vernacular in a dog? And cat?
Dog - sit, stand
Cat - sit, sternal recumbency
What is the most dangerous kick of the adult horse
The straight back double barrel kick
What are signs of aggression in the horse
Biting, striking kicking, pinning ears, pawing at the ground, snorting, lounging
Which side of the horse do we classically approach from
Left
After a lead is placed on a horse what two things should be avoided?
Do not wrap the lead around the hand or allow it to drag on the ground
How can stocks be used in equine restrain?
Allow for procedures rectal/vaginal exam restrict lateral movement need to be careful
What type of halter is used for cattle
Rope halter
What is the flight zone of dairy cattle versus beef cattle
Dairy cattle 5 to 10 ft
beef cattle 15 to 25 ft
What is the tail Jack?
Taking the tail about 6 to 10 in from the tail head and lifting directly up over the dorsal midline to about 60° angle.
What are two devices that can be used when capturing and restraining pigs?
A solid board kept between handler and pig.
Snare, using two people
What is an important consideration when trying to restrain a rabbit
Make sure to restrain its back feet, it can kick them out so hard it could break their back
What can happen to an extremely itchy guinea pig during restrain
It can develop grand mal seizures of short duration so warn owners of this
What is the preferred method of restrain for a medium to large lizard?
Towel restrain
