Carrying a dog correctly is essential for the safety of the clinician, and to ensure the procedure is stress-free and pain-free for the dog. Dogs must be carried into and out of transportation, onto or off exam tables, or into and out of kennels.
What Causes Stress for Dogs? Canine stress can come from many factors, and some of those may not be under your control. It may be hard to know that your dog feels stressed or even where the stress is coming from. Dogs cannot express their stress in the same ways humans do.
The physical clinical environment can impact patient welfare (Dawson et al, 2016). Separate areas are hereby explored with suggested strategies to reduce stress for canine patients.
Signs of canine stress are when the dog has its ears down, half moon eyes or his head turned away to avoid eye contact. If the dog has its eyes closed or is licking its lips it may be stressed out too. Yawning or raising one paw is another warning sign.
Such details provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Canine Stress When Carrying Heavy Impact Wrenches.
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