Consider having the owner leave the room as the patient may feel the need to protect their owner, become more distressed if it senses its owner’s distress, also dogs may behave better without their owner’s present The animal grabber is one of the most frequently used tools by animal control officers. Although used often for dogs and cats, this tool can also be used for reptiles, such as large lizards and small alligators. Other uses include the swine and poultry industry. Consider giving pain medication if the patient is painful or if pain is expected to be induced during a procedure Dogs: Most dogs are well behaved, well socialized family pets and can be easily handled. However, even the best trained dog may bite when he or she is painful or feels threatened. The first step towards appropriate dog restraint is recognizing behavior cues.

Only attempt when all participants are ready as some cats have a limited amount of time they will tolerate handling Up a tree, under a building, or in a storm drain, the animal can easily be rescued with a Ketch-All pole. The Ketch-All pole is available in both standard and extension models. ATScarries the full line of replacements parts, just give us a call if and whenneeded.Proper restraint of a patient allows for the effective treatment of the patient but also the safety of the patient and the handler. Proper restraint techniques are an absolutely vital skill for every veterinary professional. In 98% of cases, injuries to humans occur because someone did something unwise, became complacent while working on the animal, or did not know how to read the animal’s body language. Remember that behavior is constantly changing. Just because the animal is friendly at the beginning of the exam or procedure, does not mean the animal will remain so three seconds later. Always assume the animal may injure you at any time – be cautious and prudent, but not paranoid. Always keep your body parts away from the animal’s weapons.

They cannot be used on cats or small animals (like rabbits) because the risk of death or injury is too high to risk use. Do not allow an owner to restrain their own fearful or aggressive cat as this may lead to the owner being injured or bit AVMA Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide available at: https://www.avma.org/kb/resources/reference/disaster/p ages/default.aspx First and most importantly, animals should never be lifted or dragged with the pole. It is meant as a tool to guide animals into or out of kennels, or into or out of vehicles, etc. A ramp will be helpful if guiding an animal into a vehicle. There is a large margin for error when using this control tool, especially since it is difficult to properly place the noose on the animal.Blankets/towels – very useful for removing small dogs from kennels by wrapping the blanket around the animal and lifting them out Do not allow an owner to restrain their own fearful or aggressive dog as this may lead to the owner being injured or bit