Animal restraint device and method
First Claim
1. A device for restraining an animal and administrating medications to said animal, said device comprising:
- a u-shaped body having a central passageway, said u-shaped body having first and second ends directed in a generally rearward direction, said u-shaped body having a curved portion extending through an angle of approximately 180 degrees thereby orienting said first and second ends of said u shaped body in the generally rearward direction;
at least one handle disposed on said curved body and extending away from said curved body; and
an opposing hook portion connected to said second end of said u-shaped body, said opposing hook portion having a free end directed in a generally forward direction opposite said generally rearward direction.
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Abstract
An animal restraining device and method provide dual capability for restraining an animal and administering medications. A first embodiment provides an administration tube connected to a body with handles which can be grasped by user to position the device either for restraining or administering medications. A second embodiment is a continuous hook-shaped member having a hollow passageway in order to introduce medications. The second embodiment is reversible to place either end of the device in the animal'"'"'s mouth for restraining or administering medications, depending upon the size of the particular animal. The method of restraint includes positioning the device in the animal'"'"'s mouth and applying a force to elicit a natural response by the animal which causes the animal to pause or remain motionless for a period of time while a caregiver may treat or examine the animal. Third and fourth embodiments of the device include opposing hook portions that can be used to hook or secure the leg of an animal prior to administering medications. The opposing hook portion has an end opposite curvature as opposed to the hook or curved form between the administration tube and body of the first embodiment, and an opposite curvature as compared to the hook shaped second embodiment.
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7 Claims
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1. A device for restraining an animal and administrating medications to said animal, said device comprising:
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a u-shaped body having a central passageway, said u-shaped body having first and second ends directed in a generally rearward direction, said u-shaped body having a curved portion extending through an angle of approximately 180 degrees thereby orienting said first and second ends of said u shaped body in the generally rearward direction; at least one handle disposed on said curved body and extending away from said curved body; and an opposing hook portion connected to said second end of said u-shaped body, said opposing hook portion having a free end directed in a generally forward direction opposite said generally rearward direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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