Detailed Explanation of Treatment Techniques and Methods for Raccoon Dog Diseases
(1) Restraint methods for raccoon dogs
For manual restraint, hold a wooden stick in one hand and wave it in front of the raccoon dog's eyes to distract its attention, while the other hand seizes the opportunity to quickly grab the tail and lift it from the cage, clamping the neck under the armpit, or securing it on the ground or on an operating table. If a capture board, capture tongs, capture net, or capture snare is available, it can be used to clamp the raccoon dog's neck or enclose its entire body, and with the assistance of a helper, diagnosis and treatment can be carried out. Pharmacological restraint can also be used, namely diluting chloral hydrate with a 2% starch solution into a 10% solution for enema administration to the raccoon dog. Or ketamine can be injected intramuscularly at a dose of 6.5-9 mg.
(2) Administration methods for raccoon dogs
The main administration methods for raccoon dogs are as follows: (1) subcutaneous injection; (2) intramuscular injection; (3) intravenous injection; (4) self-feeding method; (5) feeding method; (6) gastric tube administration; (7) rectal perfusion.