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Learn about two fundamental cat restraint techniques - Scruff and Stretch. Master blood drawing from femoral, cephalic, and jugular veins. Detailed manual by Mr. Robinson.
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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 • The scruff technique can be used for most procedures as long as the cat is not trying to aggressive or actively pursue escape.
Stretch Technique • The stretch technique is used for more difficult cats or for drawing blood from a back leg.
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.
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.
Cephalic Vein Restraint • The cephalic vein is located running along the front of the cat’s foreleg. • To restrain for the cephalic vein:
Jugular Vein Restraint • Jugular venipuncture and the restraint needed is more stressful for the cat. • Thus is requires a more firm hold.