Animal Restraint and Handling Flashcards
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Which restraint approach is recommended for a fearful feral cat brought in by a TNR program?
Answer: Use of a squeeze cage or trap-to-box transfer with minimal handling
Squeeze cages or trap-to-box transfers allow chemical sedation to be administered safely without direct contact with a feral, fractious cat.
A guinea pig that is improperly restrained can suffer fractures of the spine most often due to:
Answer: Forceful kicking with the hind legs when not supported
Guinea pigs kick powerfully with unsupported hind legs, which can fracture their own spine during struggling if the hindquarters are not supported.
What is the purpose of covering a bird's head with a small towel during restraint?
Answer: To reduce visual stimuli and calm the bird
Covering a bird's head reduces visual stimuli, which decreases stress and struggling, making handling safer for both bird and handler.
When restraining a large snake for examination, the rule of thumb for number of handlers is:
Answer: One handler per 3 feet of snake length
The standard guideline is one handler per 3 feet of snake length to ensure adequate control and prevent injury to handlers or the animal.
Which statement about using chemical restraint in veterinary practice is correct for a CVA?
Answer: CVAs assist with sedation under veterinary supervision and do not administer drugs independently
CVAs work under veterinary supervision and may assist with and monitor sedated patients, but drug administration decisions and orders come from the licensed veterinarian.
A horse that is difficult to examine may be controlled using a twitch. The twitch works primarily by:
Answer: Stimulating endorphin release that produces a calming effect
Research indicates twitching the muzzle stimulates endorphin (beta-endorphin) release, producing a sedative-like calming effect rather than simply causing pain.
During restraint of a dog for a cephalic venipuncture, the restrainer's hand should occlude the vein by applying pressure:
Answer: Proximally (toward the shoulder) to engorge the vessel
Applying proximal pressure (toward the shoulder) prevents blood from flowing away from the draw site, causing the vein to engorge and become visible.