Dr. C.B. Chastain

Better Animal Handling

Education EN ↓ 350 episodes

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, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

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Dr. C.B. Chastain

Episodes

Taming and Behavior of Reptiles 13.10.2020 15:37

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explore: Proper care of reptiles History of companion reptiles Natural behavior of reptiles Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling Various Companion Bird Sizes and Types 06.10.2020 11:29

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby welcome you to join them in discussing: Handling of different size companion birds Requirements to handle birds of prey How to release birds into cages Special equipment and procedures for handling companion birds Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Approaching, Catching, and Handling Companion Birds 29.09.2020 13:22

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to hear about: How to approach and catch companion birds Routine handling of companion birds Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Diseases Transmitted by Companion Birds 22.09.2020 9:57

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode brings Dr. Chastain and Abby to: Diseases transmitted from companion birds to humans Sanitary practices when handling birds Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Domestication and Behavior of Companion Birds 15.09.2020 16:06

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about: History of Companion Birds Bird Behavior Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling Ferrets 08.09.2020 14:59

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about: Ferret behavior Approaching and catching ferrets Handling ferrets Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling Hedgehogs and Rabbits 01.09.2020 16:01

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: The natural behavior and proper handling of hedgehogs Rabbit behavior and how to handle rabbits Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling Chinchillas, Degus, and Sugar Gliders 25.08.2020 14:13

Send us Fan Mail 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

Handling Hamsters, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs 18.08.2020 18:49

Send us Fan Mail 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

Handling Mice and Rats 11.08.2020 12:45

Send us Fan Mail 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

Transmissible Diseases of Small Mammals 04.08.2020 11:00

Send us Fan Mail 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

Domestication and Behavior of Small Mammals other than Dogs and Cats 28.07.2020 13:11

Send us Fan Mail 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

Transporting Cats 21.07.2020 9:19

Send us Fan Mail 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

Special Equipment for Handling Cats 14.07.2020 11:46

Send us Fan Mail 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

Moving Cats and Going In or Out of Cages 07.07.2020 10:44

Send us Fan Mail 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

Approaching, Catching, and Routine Handling of Cats 30.06.2020 11:44

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: How to approach and catch cats Routine handling and handling equipment for cats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Transmittable Diseases of Cats 23.06.2020 15:43

Send us Fan Mail 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

Domestication and Behavior in Cats 16.06.2020 15:18

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the domestication and behavior of cats, including: The history of domesticating cats Natural behavior of cats Safety measures for cat handlers Promoting safety for cats to be handled Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Transporting Dogs 09.06.2020 12:59

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby discuss the topics of: Traveling with dogs by car or truck Air travel for dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Special Equipment for Handling Dogs 02.06.2020 14:05

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Abby and Dr. Chastain explain: Head collars Compression jackets Capture poles Leather gloves with gauntlets Head movement limiting devices Shock collars Vibrating, spraying, and ultrsonic collars Blindfold caps Mobility assistance devices Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Walking Dogs, Lifting and Carrying Dogs, and Placing Dogs in Cages and Runs 26.05.2020 11:48

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover the topics of: How to walk dogs Weight limits on lifting and carrying dogs Placement and removal of dogs in cages and runs How to trim a dog's nails Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Basic Equipment for Handling Dogs 19.05.2020 24:32

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the proper use of: Leashes, including Slip leashes Snap leashes and retractable leashes Collars, including Flat and rolled collars Choke (attention) collars Martingale and prong collars Chest harnesses Towels and blankets Tables and table covers Muzzles, including Commercial muzzles Gauze muzzles Makeshift muzzles Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHan...

Approaching and Catching Dogs 12.05.2020 12:49

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain how to approach and catch dogs. Topics include: How to approach and catch companion and working dogs How to approach service dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Transmittable Diseases of Dogs 05.05.2020 17:19

Send us Fan Mail This week, Abby and Dr. Chastain describe the diseases that can be transmitted from dogs to humans and how to prevent them, Topics include: Diseases that can be transmitted from healthy-appearing dogs to humans Preventing zoonotic diseases from dogs Preventing the spread of disease among dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.c...

Dog Bite Prevention 28.04.2020 21:15

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explore causes and prevention of dog bites, including: Dog breeds and incidence of biting Steps to avoid dog bites Actions that provoke dog bites Teaching children to avoid dog bites Adult handler management of dog attachs Factors that lead dogs to bite dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com