Veterinary Support Assistant - Qp5

A towel would be the preferred method of restraint before using a crush cage or drugs. Towels can be used to gently restrain an animal by wrapping it around their body or head, providing a sense of security and preventing them from moving or escaping. This method is less invasive and stressful compared to using a crush cage, which may cause fear and discomfort for the animal. Additionally, drugs should only be used as a last resort when other methods of restraint are not effective or safe.

Animals responding unfavourably to their owner's presence may change their behavior once the owner has left. This suggests that the animal's negative response is influenced by the owner's presence and not a permanent trait of the animal. It implies that the animal may feel more comfortable or less threatened when the owner is not around, leading to an improvement in their behavior.

To gain an animal's confidence, using the animal's name can be effective as it shows familiarity and establishes a connection. Additionally, having a calm tone of voice can help create a sense of security and trust for the animal.

When a rabbit is placed on its back, it will not struggle violently. In fact, rabbits have a natural instinct called "tonic immobility" or "trancing" which causes them to become still and appear paralyzed when placed on their back. This is a defense mechanism that rabbits use in the wild when they feel threatened or in danger. Therefore, the statement that a rabbit placed on its back will struggle violently is incorrect.

The statement suggests that less restraint is the least effective kind of restraint. However, this is not true. In reality, less restraint can still be effective, especially in situations where excessive restraint may not be necessary or may even be counterproductive. The effectiveness of restraint depends on the specific context and the level of restraint required.

Smaller pupils, tail up, and ears pricked up are signs of confidence in a dog. When a dog is confident, its pupils tend to become smaller. A tail held high indicates a confident and dominant posture. Similarly, when a dog's ears are pricked up, it shows alertness and confidence in its surroundings.