Title: Identify methods and equipment used for restraining animals.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Identifying Behavior and Animal Handling Methods

Identification should include

- common situations, including medical procedures, requiring the restraint of animals such as examinations, sample collection, wound management, and grooming
- chemical and physical methods of restraint and criteria for choosing the least stressful effective option
- equipment appropriate for each situation (e.g., slip leads, muzzles, towels, restraint bags, and Elizabethan collars)
- safety issues related to restraining equipment, such as overheating, pressure injuries, escape risk, or respiratory compromise
- the of using restraining equipment to protect the animal, handler, and veterinary team while minimizing fear and discomfort
- considerations for brachycephalic breeds, including maintaining airway patency, avoiding excessive pressure, and monitoring for respiratory distress.

Teacher Resources:

- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Guidelines
- Clinical Resources, Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA)
- Fear Free

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can a muzzle be considered a type of restraint?
- How can an e-collar be a useful piece of restraint equipment?
- Why is it important to use minimal restraint on an animal?