A restrainer system for performing awake-animal imaging on a rodent. The system comprises a front section, a first pair of adjustable side pieces for contacting with a snout of the rodent from both sides, a second pair of adjustable side pieces for contacting with a rear jaw of the rodent from both sides, a front section, first floating component for applying pressure to a nose section of the rodent during testing and a mouthpiece for holding the rodent's teeth. That front section connects to a middle section having a floor element upon which to rest a main body of the rodent and all four limbs, a pair of adjustable walls for applying pressure to the rodent's back legs, and a middle section floating component for applying pressure to the rodent's shoulder blades from above. The latter connects to a rear section having a plateau onto which to rest the rodent's tail, and a rear section floating component for securing over the rodent's tail. A method of use is also disclosed.

An animal restraint for dogs that maintains four points of contact to safely, securely, and humanely restrain the dog. The system includes a platform and four poles that can support the animal. The forward poles support a cross shoulder bar which prevents the dog's forward from rising. A belly strap or bar may be used under the belly of the animal to prevent the rear or bending of hind legs. An optional over strap may be used to loop around the animal's rear. The animal's leash may be mounted to the device, preferably at the top and center of the shoulder bar. The device may be adjustable in height and rotation of the poles. The system may be collapsible to allow for storage.

A restraining device for an animal. A body having a base and two spaced-apart walls define a cavity to receive the animal. At least one pair of side restraining members is mounted to one of the walls of the body. Each restraining member is displaceable away from the wall and into the cavity to engage a side of the animal. An overhead restraining member is mounted to the body above the base. The overhead restraining member is displaceable toward and away from the base to engage the animal. A tightening mechanism is mounted to the body and has at least one rotatable rod. The first end of the rod has a rotatable handle to rotate the rod and the second end has a cam engaging one of the side restraining members. The handle rotates the cam and displaces the side restraining members into the cavity.

An animal treatment and handling device and method includes a fabric bag sized and shaped to receive the animal's torso and legs therein, with dorsal and ventral surfaces extending longitudinally from an anterior to a posterior end. The bag includes an adjustable collar at the anterior end, and a first zipper extending along the dorsal surface from an anterior end portion to a posterior end portion. An integral, elongated outer wrap extends transversely with a length sufficient to be wrapped around the bag and the animal therein to impart a uniform, calming pressure to the animal's thorax. A plurality of alternately openable and closable doors provide physician access to the animal through the bag and through the outer wrap.

A system for use in positioning and restraining an equine hoof during imaging, with at least one panic-releasable connection. The system may comprise an equine boot and an interface plate attached to the underside thereof, a receiver plate attached to a limb placement region of an imaging apparatus, and a placement plate attached to the receiver plate. Further disclosed is use of one or more components apart from the whole system, and methods of use for positioning and restraining an equine hoof during imaging.

A walker for an animal can include a body support assembly configured to provide support for a torso of the animal. A rear portion of the body support assembly can be configured to allow motion of rear legs of the animal on a surface. The walker can further include a front support assembly coupled to a front portion of the body support assembly, and configured to allow front legs of the animal to rest thereon such that the front legs are held away from the surface. The walker can further include a leg assembly coupled to the body support assembly, and configured to provide support for the animal in place of the front legs, and to facilitate motion of the animal on the surface based on the motion of the rear legs.

A scanning system having a plurality of X-ray sources together with a single X-ray detector that uses sequentially emitted overlapping fan-shaped or cone-shaped beams to image a target such as the leg of a horse. The X-ray detector is rotated closer to the target and the X-ray emitter sources are rotated at a greater distance from the target. The positioning systems of the X-ray detector and the X-ray sources may be operated independently of one another, with each of the X-ray detector and the X-ray sources being also rotated about separate axes passing therethrough (while they are both being rotated around the target) as a way to keep the X-ray sources and the X-ray detector parallel to one another while working in very tight spaces.

A tipping livestock handling apparatus is provided which includes a support frame positioned on the ground. A squeeze chute or other type of animal handling chute is positioned on the chute frame. The chute is pivotally secured to the support frame and is pivoted between an upright position and a horizontally disposed position by way of hydraulic cylinders so that the legs and feet of the animal in the chute are accessible for treatment.

Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for managing animal patient during a veterinary procedure. In one implementation, a base has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening. An electrode is disposed in the opening. The electrode is configured to communicate with medical device(s) for monitoring vital(s) of the patient during the procedure. A thermal insulator extends from the base. The thermal insulator forms a housing. An internal cavity is defined within the housing. The foot of the patient is receivable into the internal cavity. The thermal insulator regulates the body temperature of the animal patient during the veterinary procedure by retaining heat within the internal cavity.

An animal restraint device for restraining an animal, such as a rodent, for conducting experiments and collecting data. Restraining devices include a cranial restraint to secure the head and torso of an animal, and a caudal restraint configured to secure the torso of an animal. Restraining devices are made of a flexible material and one or more adjustable fasteners. Animal restraining systems include the animal restraint device and a platform for holding an animal restrained in the restraint device. Methods of using the restraining devices and systems are also provided.