Title: Demonstrate safe and humane restraint and handling methods used for veterinary procedures.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Handling Animals

Demonstration should include

- using required PPE
- application of restraint in sternal, dorsal, and lateral recumbency
- restraint of a cat for venipuncture/injection using jugular, cephalic, and femoral holds
- restraint of a dog for venipuncture/injection using jugular, cephalic, and lateral saphenous holds
- restraint of a bird, reptile, or other small animal for venipuncture/injection
- restraint of livestock and/or horse for venipuncture/injection, including how to tie a quick-release knot (or description of procedure, if large animals are unavailable).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why must animals frequently be restrained when undergoing health care?
- Why does lateral recumbency give the handler a considerable amount of control over the animal?
- What is the benefit of holding the legs closest to the table?
- What is the benefit of placing the forearm over the neck of the animal?
- What other forms of restraint are often used for animals during health care?
- What are the benefits of using these restraints instead of lateral recumbency?