05101nam a2200637 i 4500 on1273727351 EBZ 20260708112422.0 m d cr cnu---unuuu 211014t20222022flua ob 001 0 eng 2021042747 9781003110927 electronic book 1003110924 electronic book 9781000542172 electronic book 1000542173 electronic book 9781000542158 electronic book 1000542157 electronic book 9780367628147 hardcover 9780367628130 spiral bound 9781003110927 Taylor & Francis EBZ eng EBZ MAIN SF760.A54 C45 2022 MED 089000 bisacsh MED 089020 bisacsh MED 089030 bisacsh TVB bicssc 636.08/32 23/eng/20211018 Chastain, C. B., author. Concise Textbook of Small Animal Handling : A practical handbook / C.B. Chastain ; line drawings by Lynn Vellios. First edition. Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2022. ©2022 1 online resource (xix, 222 pages) : illustrations text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier textual sapdv EBSCOhost Includes bibliographical references and index. Safer Handling and Restraint. Handling and Animal Welfare. The More Effective Handler: The Art of Firm Kindness. Conditions for Handling and Restraint. Risks of Injury. Risks of Disease to Handlers and Other Animals. Ethical Concerns. Legal Concerns. Roles of Chemical and Physical Restraint. 2. Small Animal Behavior. Behavior and Handling. Predator or Prey Behavior. Perception of Handlers as Predators or Prey. Animal Hierarchy: Social Dominance. Socialization with Humans. Flight Zone. Senses and Behavior. Resistance Behaviors. Species Differences in Aggression and Avoidance. Training Methods for Handling Animals. Health and Behavior. Stereotypic Behavior and Environmental Enrichment. Nutraceuticals for Control of Anxiety. Animal Behavior Specialists. Dogs. Natural Behavior of Dogs. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment. Transporting Dogs by Automobile or Truck. Cats. Natural Behavior of Cats. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment. Transporting Cats by Automobile. Other Small Mammals. Natural Behavior of Other Small Mammals. Safety First. Mice. Rats. Hamsters. Gerbils. 7. Guinea Pigs. Chinchillas. Degus. Sugar Gliders. 11. African Pygmy Hedgehogs. Rabbits. Ferrets. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Companion Birds. Types of Caged Companion Birds and Birds of Prey. Natural Behavior of Companion Birds. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment and Procedures. Reptiles. Types of Pet Reptiles. Natural Behavior of Reptiles. Safety First. Turtles and Tortoises (Chelonians). Snakes. Lizards. Handling and Restraints of Reptiles for Common Medical Procedures. Transporting Reptiles. Appendix. A. Supply Sources of Small Animal Handling and Restraint Equipment. B. Multiple Species Recommended Readings for Small Animal Handling "This instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. It provides a portable, durable means of learning 'on the ground', as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques"-- Provided by publisher. EBSCOhost "EBSCO evaluates our products based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the related Section 508 and EN 301 549 regulations in the US and EU. Most EBSCO products are substantially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA." Source: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/EBSCO-VPATs?language=en_US. Last accessed April 22, 2025. Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 29, 2022). OCLC control number change Animal handling. Pet medicine. MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / General bisacsh MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal bisacsh MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal bisacsh Electronic books. Vellios, Lynn, illustrator. Print version: Chastain, C. B. Concise textbook of small animal handling First edition. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2022 9780367628147 (DLC) 2021042746 CLICK HERE to access ebook https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=3032103 ddc EBOOK 2704 2704