Veterinary Medical Applications
Lesson Title: Restraint
TEKS Addressed in Lesson:
130.6. (c)(1)(C)
130.6. (c)(5) all
Lesson Objectives:
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Determine accurate restraint positions
 Display knowledge of various animal restraint positions
 Apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation in veterinary medicine.
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Demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational safety practices in the workplace.
Key Terms/Vocabulary
Fractious-hard to manage or control
Lateral recumbency- to lay on one’s side
Sternal recumbency- the position of natural rest
Interest Approach/Anticipatory Set

-Many injuries in the veterinary field are animal related. Handlers often get bitten or kicked while attempting to treat or examine an injured animal. Knowing and using the proper handling and restraint methods used for each species of animal will drastically reduce the number of animal related injuries.
Handling and restraint methods should be practiced on healthy, docile animals so that the proper techniques can be learned before handling injured or frightened animals.
Teaching Plan and Strategy Presentation of New Material
Teacher Video showcases several restraint techniques for small animals
Teacher Presentation:
The first rule to keep in mind when handling any kind of animal is that the least restraint is often the best restraint. This does not mean that you give up your control, just that you use as little restraint as necessary while maintaining control of the situation. Every animal and every situation is different.
Restraint techniques of:
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Cats
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Dogs
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Small animals/rodents
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Livestock: horses, cattle, sheep, goats and swine
Flight zone
Four types of restraint are routinely used on animals:
1) Non-contact: voice, eye contact, gesture
2) Manual or physical: using body or devices
3) Chemical: using tranquilizers or anesthetics
4) Combination methods: using two or more of the previous methods
Teacher Demonstration of restraint for various animal species in various situations

Activity/Application/Student Engagement/Laboratory
Restraint Exercise
-At least 3 non-fractious animals should be brought in for this activity. Students should be given a scenario and should demonstrate knowledge of several restrain techniques for dogs, cats, and livestock.
Examples of demonstrations:
Making a temporary muzzle
Stretch method for restraining a cat
Restraint for blood draw-jugular
Lateral recumbent restraint for dog
Restraint for injection into the foreleg
Evaluation/Summary
Teacher observation of the students as they engage in discussions and activities related to this unit and the willingness to take the initiative to follow up on non-graded assignments.
Evaluation of a cognitive test centered on the technical or subject matter information covered for each of the enabling objectives.

Restraint of Animals
Quiz
4.
5.
6.
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3.
Why should owners never be allowed to restrain their own animals?
Explain the method for construction a temporary muzzle for dogs.
How should cats be transported?
How should cats be carried from the lobby to the examination room?
Due to the field of vision for the horse, how should they be handled?
List two types of restraint and give 1 example of each.
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8.
How should rabbits be restrained for a physical examination
True/False
T F Cats always require a restraint bag
9. T F All animals should be muzzled for clinical exams
10. T F Two people should be used to lift a dog that weighs over 45 pounds
11. T F When restraining, more is not always better.
12. T F The scruff and stretch technique is beneficial for administering injections for cats

References/Additional Materials/Extended Learning Opportunities/Enrichment
Introduction to Veterinary Science – Thomson / Delmar
Introduction to Livestock and Companion Animals – Prentice Hall / Interstate
Restraint of Animals - Cornell
College and Career Readiness Standards:
Science
VI. A-VI. G