Animal Care and Veterinary Animal Behavior & Handling Techniques Flashcards
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Which restraint technique is considered most appropriate for a fractious cat during a routine examination?
Answer: Minimal restraint using a towel wrap (burrito wrap)
Minimal restraint using a towel wrap reduces stress and minimizes the risk of injury to both patient and handler by limiting movement without causing fear escalation.
What does the 'Fear Free' philosophy refer to in veterinary practice?
Answer: Reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in veterinary patients
Fear Free is a certification and practice philosophy focused on reducing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in veterinary patients through behavioral and environmental modifications.
A dog exhibiting a low tail carriage, flattened ears, and repeated lip licking is displaying signs of:
Answer: Fear and anxiety
Low tail carriage, flattened ears, and lip licking are recognized calming and appeasement signals indicating fear and anxiety in dogs.
Which approach is most appropriate when handling a dog with a known history of aggression?
Answer: Use a basket muzzle after proper muzzle training
Muzzle training followed by appropriate basket muzzle use provides safety for staff while reducing the need for excessive and stressful physical restraint.
What is the purpose of using synthetic pheromone products such as Feliway in a veterinary clinic?
Answer: To reduce fear and stress through synthetic calming pheromones
Synthetic pheromone products mimic naturally occurring calming signals, reducing anxiety and stress responses in cats and dogs in the clinical environment.
When approaching an unfamiliar dog in a clinical setting for the first time, which technique is recommended?
Answer: Turn slightly sideways, avoid direct eye contact, let the dog sniff your hand
A non-threatening sideways approach, avoiding direct eye contact and allowing the dog to initiate sniffing, reduces anxiety and builds initial trust.