Master Animal Restraint Techniques for Veterinary Professionals

Develop your skills in handling and restraining common animals with the 3rd edition of Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals. Written by expert veterinary technician instructors C.C. Sheldon and James A. Topel, this practical guide provides clear guidelines and step-by-step procedures for safe and effective animal restraint.

Comprehensive Coverage of Domestic Animal Species

Separate chapters are dedicated to each domestic animal species, including:

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

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

Practical Guidance for Safe Animal Restraint

With over 500 full-color images and a clear, non-technical writing style, this guide simplifies animal restraint concepts and provides:

• Step-by-step guidelines for safe and commonly used restraint procedures
• Alternative restraint techniques for various species
• Normal and abnormal animal behavior characteristics
• Precautions and special handling techniques
• Descriptions of special restraint techniques for medical procedures, such as venipuncture

Key Chapters for Veterinary Professionals

The Restraint Principles chapter summarizes the essential considerations for proper restraint, animal safety, and potential complications. The Knot Tying chapter presents basic types of knots that can be used to safely restrain larger animals.

New Content and Updates

This edition includes new content and updates, such as:

• A revised Restraint of Cats chapter, featuring guidelines and photos for removing cats from carriers, examining them in carriers, and examining them in a towel on the handler’s lap
• An updated Restraint of Dogs chapter, including canine head control using a towel and safe techniques for administering intramuscular injections to aggressive dogs
• Learning objectives, chapter outlines, and key terms added to the beginning of each chapter

Develop your skills and confidence in animal restraint with this comprehensive and practical guide, perfect for veterinary professionals, students, and animal care specialists.