Better Animal Handling

Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. ChastainScienceEducationKids & FamilyLife SciencesPets & Animals
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Better Animal Handling episodes

  • Handling Chinchillas, Degus, and Sugar Gliders

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:

    • The behavior and handling of chinchillas
    • Degus behavior and how to handle them
    • Handling sugar gliders and their natural behavior

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    15 min
  • Handling Hamsters, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:the behavior and methods of catching and handling:

    • Hamsters
    • Gerbils
    • Guinea pigs

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    19 min
  • Handling Mice and Rats

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    In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby describe:

    • Behavior and handling of mice
    • Behavior and handling of rats 

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • Transmissible Diseases of Small Mammals

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    This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby review zoonotic diseases of small mammals (pocket pets), including:

    • Systemic, respiratory, digestive, skin, and vector-borne diseases of small mammals
    • Sanitary practices needed when handling small mammals

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • Domestication and Behavior of Small Mammals other than Dogs and Cats

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby tell about the domestication and behavior of small mammals other than dogs and cats.  Topics include:

    • Domestication of small mammals, aka "pocket pets"
    • Natural behavior of small mammals
    • Handler and small mammal safety during handling

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    14 min
  • Transporting Cats

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    Dr. Chastain and Abby explain transporting cats in this episode, including:

    • Travel regulations
    • Car travel
    • Air travel

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com


    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    10 min
  • Special Equipment for Handling Cats

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the use of:

    • Cat restraint bags
    • Cat muzzles
    • Gloves with gauntlets
    • Loops on flexible rods
    • Nets
    • Capture tongs
    • Cage shields
    • Squeeze cages
    • Head movement-limiting devices
    • Pinch-induced behavior inhibition

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min
  • Moving Cats and Going In or Out of Cages

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:

    • Carrying cats
    • Using cat crates
    • Inserting cats in cages
    • Removing cats from cages
    • Trimming cat nails

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • Transmittable Diseases of Cats

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover the topics of:

    • Diseases transmitted from cats to humans
    • Preventive measures for transmittable diseases of cats

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    16 min

About Better Animal Handling

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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result,…