Crate confinement of dogs following orthopaedic surgery. Part 2: practical recovery area considerations
| Autor: | Marianne Dorn |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
General Computer Science 040301 veterinary sciences business.industry 05 social sciences 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Crate Surgery 0403 veterinary science Human interaction Animal welfare Care plan Orthopedic surgery medicine 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Operations management 050102 behavioral science & comparative psychology business |
| Zdroj: | Companion Animal. 22:604-613 |
| ISSN: | 2053-0897 2053-0889 |
| Popis: | The recovery crate continues to be a useful part of the home care plan for smaller dogs following orthopaedic surgery. However, small, barren or uncomfortable crates are inappropriate. The crate must offer sufficient space for the patient to lie fully-stretched out, to sit or stand facing in a choice of directions, to turn easily, to eat, and to lick or chew at toys. Open-topped pens should be considered for patients that will not attempt to escape, as these tend to offer more floor area than crates. For larger dogs, a single-level recovery room is a suitable alternative to the crate or pen. This article discusses optimal set-up of crate and recovery room, including size, positioning, flooring, bedding, and methods of enrichment. Confined dogs benefit from a regular routine including controlled exercise, rest, feeding and human interaction. To avoid distress, the dog should be introduced to the crate or recovery room both gradually and preoperatively if at all possible. Owners require clear preoperative advice on the correct size, set-up and use of the recovery space. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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