Title: Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques for animals.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Promoting Safety in Animal Handling

Demonstration should include explaining and applying the principles and methods involved in safely lifting and carrying different animals, based on species, breed, size, and behavior, in accordance with industry guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- In what types of situations might a small animal professional need to lift and carry a large dog?
- How does a small animal professional determine whether a second person is needed to help with the lifting and transporting of a large dog?
- How does a small animal professional determine whether a muzzle or head snare is appropriate when lifting and carrying a large dog?
- Why is it important to secure the front legs while carrying a cat?
- How can the handler determine if his or her hand is positioned properly on the scruff?
- What are the dangers associated with carrying a cat?
- Why is it important to maintain control of the dog's head when lifting the animal?
- How might lifting a puppy be different from lifting an adult dog?
- What considerations should a handler take when lifting a geriatric dog?
- What defense mechanisms employed by various animals could cause injury to the handler?
- Why should turtles not be turned over from side to side (vs. end over end) during restraint/handling?
- Why should more than one handler carry large snakes?
- What are commonly used techniques for carrying various species of birds?