Title: Demonstrate respect for and safe treatment of animals.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-36) > Section: Exploring Safety and Handling in the Small Animal Industry

Demonstration should include

- handling animals gently, with the minimum amount of restraint necessary
- ensuring that animals always have access to food, clean water, sufficient space, and a clean environment
- identifying the basic equipment needed by animals (e.g., collar, litter box, bowls)
- avoiding any action or inaction that is dangerous to animals’ health or life
- adhering to all other guidelines provided by the instructor.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can one determine the minimum amount of restraint needed to handle an animal?
- What hazards in a classroom/lab should be removed before an animal is brought into the classroom?
- What cleanup procedures should be followed after an animal visits a classroom?