Title: Demonstrate respect for and safe treatment of animals in the classroom.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Promoting Safety in Animal Handling

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 basic equipment needed (e.g., collar, litter box, bowls)
- avoiding any action or inaction that is dangerous to the animals’ health or life
- adhering to any additional 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 should be removed before animals are brought in?
- What cleanup procedures should be followed after an animal visits a classroom?