Master Animal Restraint Techniques for Veterinary Professionals

Written by expert veterinary technician instructors C.C. Sheldon, DVM, MS, and James A. Topel, CVT, Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide that provides clear guidelines and step-by-step instructions for the safe handling and restraint of common animals.

Comprehensive Coverage of Animal Restraint Techniques

This practical guide covers separate chapters on each domestic animal species, including:

• Cats
• Dogs
• Cattle
• Horses
• Sheep
• Goats
• Pigs
• Rabbits
• Rodents
• Ferrets
• Birds

New to this edition are descriptions of new restraint techniques for cats, dogs, and other species, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest methods.

Step-by-Step Guidelines and Visual Aids

Over 500 full-color images and clear, non-technical writing style make it easy to understand safe, commonly used restraint procedures. Alternative restraint techniques are provided for several different species, giving you the flexibility to adapt to different situations.

Knot Tying and Restraint Principles

A dedicated chapter on knot tying presents basic types of knots that can be used to safely restrain larger animals. The Restraint Principles chapter summarizes the essential considerations for proper restraint, animal safety, circumstances for restraint, the effect of restraint on animals, and potential complications.

New and Updated Content

This edition includes updated chapters on:

• Restraint of Cats: guidelines and photos for removing cats from a carrier, examination in a carrier, and examination in a towel on the handler’s lap.
• Restraint of Dogs: canine head control using a towel, and safe techniques for administering intramuscular injections to aggressive dogs, including the use of a door as a squeeze area and hip catch.

New learning objectives, chapter outlines, and key terms are added to the beginning of each chapter to help you navigate the content with ease.

Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals, 3rd Edition is an invaluable resource for veterinary professionals seeking to master animal restraint techniques and provide safe, effective care for their patients.