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Feline Restraint-Part II

Feline Restraint-Part II. Handling and Restraint Mr. Robinson. Manual Restraint of Cats. There are 2 basic ways to restrain a cat for procedures. 1. Scruff 2. Stretch Remember: cats are best handled with the least restraint possible. Scruff Technique.

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Feline Restraint-Part II

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  1. Feline Restraint-Part II Handling and Restraint Mr. Robinson

  2. Manual Restraint of Cats • There are 2 basic ways to restrain a cat for procedures. • 1. Scruff • 2. Stretch • Remember: cats are best handled with the least restraint possible.

  3. Scruff Technique • The scruff technique can be used for most procedures as long as the cat is not trying to aggressive or actively pursue escape.

  4. Stretch Technique • The stretch technique is used for more difficult cats or for drawing blood from a back leg.

  5. Restraint for Blood Drawing • There are 3 basic areas that blood is drawn from cats. • 1. Femoral vein in the back leg. • 2. Cephalic vein in the front leg. • 3. Jugular vein in the neck.

  6. Femoral Vein Restraint • The femoral vein lies inside of the rear legs. • Therefore, you will need to lay the cat on its side and pull the top rear leg out of the way.

  7. Cephalic Vein Restraint • The cephalic vein is located running along the front of the cat’s foreleg. • To restrain for the cephalic vein:

  8. Jugular Vein Restraint • Jugular venipuncture and the restraint needed is more stressful for the cat. • Thus is requires a more firm hold.

  9. Any questions?

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