Demonstration should include explaining and applying the principles and methods involved in safely restraining different animals, based on species, breed, size, and behavior, in accordance with industry guidelines.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How should a handler hold a cat so that blood can be obtained from the jugular vein?
- How is restraining a cat for an injection different from restraining a dog?
- Why do leather gloves often make it more difficult to restrain a small mammal?
- What is a rodent restraint tunnel?
- What is the “burrito” method of restraint? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
- Why is understanding the proper use of restraint equipment important in protecting the safety of the handler and the animal?
- How do restraint techniques differ for various avian species? How do restraint techniques differ depending on which vessel will be used for blood collection?
- Why should the handler take care not to apply pressure to the sternum of the bird?
- What precautions should a handler take when restraining a turtle or tortoise for venipuncture/injection? When restraining a snake?
- Why is it especially important to wash one’s hands before and after handling snakes?
- How is a difficult dog restrained on the grooming table?
- What best practices exist for restraining cats?