restraint (redirected from restraint cage)

restraint /re·straint/ (re-strant´) the forcible confinement or control of a subject.

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re·straint (r-strnt)

n.

1. An instrument or a means of restraint to prevent the infliction of harm to self or others, such as a straightjacket.

2. Control or repression of feelings; constraint.

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restraint,

n any one of a number of devices used in aiding the immobilization of patients, especially children in traction.

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restraint

control of an animal so that it can be examined or treated.

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restraint bag

see feline restraint bag.

restraint cage

see squeeze cage.

chemical restraint

tranquilizers, sedatives and anesthetics are used depending on the wildness of the animal. See also blow dart.

diversionary restraint

use of various techniques to distract the animal and permit minimal physical restraint, usually used on horses. Examples are tapping or rubbing the head, using a blindfold, pressure on a skin fold, holding an ear, applying a chain shank over the bridge of the nose and use of a war bridle.

physical restraint

includes everything from halters to casting harness for horses, from hog-holders to dog-catchers.