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1. Restraining of Cat, Dog & Birds Comprehensive Guide for Veterinary Practitioners

2. Introduction Definition: Restriction of an animal’s movement for examination or treatment. Importance: Prevents injury, allows safe procedures, reduces stress.

3. Classification of Restraint Manual restraint – by hand/assistant Mechanical restraint – muzzles, ropes, cages, nets Chemical restraint – sedatives, anesthetics

4. Dog – General Principles Approach calmly, avoid direct eye contact Use leash or slip lead Always have assistant Consider breed & temperament

5. Dog – Manual Restraint Standing restraint: arm under neck & abdomen Sitting restraint: arm under chin & hindquarters Lateral recumbency: hold legs, roll to side

6. Dog – Mechanical Restraint Muzzles: cloth, gauze, basket, nylon Elizabethan collar Catch pole (rabies pole) Crates/cages

7. Dog – Chemical Restraint Acepromazine, Xylazine, Medetomidine Ketamine, Propofol (as per procedure) Used for aggressive or painful cases

8. Cat – General Principles Handle quietly, minimize noise Use towel/blanket for 'kitty burrito' Close doors/windows before handling

9. Cat – Manual Restraint Scruff hold + support hindquarters Stretch restraint: scruff + hind legs Sitting restraint: hand under chest & over shoulders

10. Cat – Mechanical Restraint Cat bags (zippered) Cat muzzles (covers eyes too) Thick gloves for feral cats Carriers/cages

11. Cat – Chemical Restraint Ketamine + Diazepam Xylazine, Medetomidine Isoflurane gas chamber (feral cats)

12. Bird – General Principles Very sensitive, prone to stress & shock Avoid overheating & prolonged restraint Never restrict chest movement

13. Bird – Manual Restraint Small birds: head between fingers, support body Medium/Large birds: control head & wings Raptors: towel/gloves, control talons first

14. Bird – Mechanical Restraint Towels/blankets Restraint boards (radiography) Nets for wild birds Special hoods for raptors

15. Bird – Chemical Restraint Inhalant anesthetics: Isoflurane, Sevoflurane Injectables risky (apnea risk) Used for surgery, radiographs

16. Safety Precautions Wear PPE (gloves, gown, goggles) Know animal behavior before handling Minimize handling time Always restrain head first (dogs/cats) Birds: never compress chest

17. Comparative Notes Dogs: Strong, leash trained → leash, muzzle, manual Cats: Agile, stress easily → towel, bag, scruff Birds: Fragile, stress, chest free → hand control, towel

18. Applications in Practice Physical exam Injection, blood collection Wound treatment Radiography & ultrasonography Minor surgical procedures

19. Conclusion Restraint is vital skill for every veterinarian Requires knowledge, patience, and practice Always choose least stressful & humane method

20. References BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Nursing Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians Veterinary Clinical Practices – Restraint & Handling