Systems and method for optical imaging of an animal include a body conforming animal mold, which is shaped and sized to hold an animal in an immobilized and geometrically defined position and a gantry, which can include multiple optical mirrors to provide for simultaneous imaging of multiple different views of an animal within a body conforming animal mold.

A car-transportable cradle for injured animals used to hold a pet in place while riding in a car. The apparatus includes a resting panel, a first wing, a second wing, a first handle, a second handle, a first harness-attachment point, a second harness-attachment point, a standing base, and a car-seat securing mechanism. The resting panel retains an injured animal in a semi-recumbent position. The first wing and the second wing enclose the sides of the resting panel preventing the injured animal from being displaced from the proper securing position. The first handle and the second handle provide the user with gripping surfaces to easily transport the present invention into and out or a passenger car. The standing base retains the present invention securely on top of the car-seat. The car-seat securing mechanism prevents the present invention ensure the present invention remains mounted when the car accelerates or changes direction.

A car-transportable cradle for injured animals used to hold a pet in place while riding in a car. The apparatus includes a resting panel, a first wing, a second wing, a first handle, a second handle, a first harness-attachment point, a second harness-attachment point, a standing base, and a car-seat securing mechanism. The resting panel retains an injured animal in a semi-recumbent position. The first wing and the second wing enclose the sides of the resting panel preventing the injured animal from being displaced from the proper securing position. The first handle and the second handle provide the user with gripping surfaces to easily transport the present invention into and out or a passenger car. The standing base retains the present invention securely on top of the car-seat. The car-seat securing mechanism prevents the present invention ensure the present invention remains mounted when the car accelerates or changes direction.

A correction device includes a collar segment for extending in a circumferential direction around an animal’s neck. A lever arm affixed to the collar segment. The lever arm has an extent transverse to the circumferential direction. The lever arm has a first end extending beyond a circumferential edge of the collar segment and is rotationally displaceable about the circumferential direction to contact a rear of the neck of the animal when the animal pulls on a leash connected to the lever arm. The lever arm has a connection position opposite the first end for attachment of the leash.

The invention encompasses devices, methods and systems for restraining, transporting and manipulating an animal, including lifting, rotating and tilting the animal.

A dog grooming table barrier is an apparatus that physically and visually alerts a dog of the edges of the grooming table. The apparatus includes a plurality of wall segments, at least one first clamp, and at least one second clamp. The plurality of wall segments surrounds the edges of the grooming table. The at least one first clamp and the at least one second clamp attaches the plurality of wall segments to the dog grooming table. The plurality of wall segments comprises a first end segment and a second end segment which surround the distal edges of the plurality of wall segments. The plurality of wall segments is arranged into a closed-shape configuration. A plurality of interlocking fasteners connects each of the plurality of wall segments to each other. The apparatus further includes a cantilever-receiving channel in order to accommodate the grooming arm of the grooming table.

A dog grooming table barrier is an apparatus that physically and visually alerts a dog of the edges of the grooming table. The apparatus includes a plurality of wall segments, at least one first clamp, and at least one second clamp. The plurality of wall segments surrounds the edges of the grooming table. The at least one first clamp and the at least one second clamp attaches the plurality of wall segments to the dog grooming table. The plurality of wall segments comprises a first end segment and a second end segment which surround the distal edges of the plurality of wall segments. The plurality of wall segments is arranged into a closed-shape configuration. A plurality of interlocking fasteners connects each of the plurality of wall segments to each other. The apparatus further includes a cantilever-receiving channel in order to accommodate the grooming arm of the grooming table.

A halter for coupling a lead to the head of an animal, including a first stranded metallic cable and a second stranded metallic cable. Both cables may be automotive cables already provided with ferrules to discourage unraveling of cable strands. Loops for interconnecting the two cables are established for example by crimp fittings. Screw lug clamps enable adjustment of the effective dimensions of the halter. The halter is secured from coming apart by attachment of a lead thereto, using a snap hook for example.

A halter for coupling a lead to the head of an animal, including a first stranded metallic cable and a second stranded metallic cable. Both cables may be automotive cables already provided with ferrules to discourage unraveling of cable strands. Loops for interconnecting the two cables are established for example by crimp fittings. Screw lug clamps enable adjustment of the effective dimensions of the halter. The halter is secured from coming apart by attachment of a lead thereto, using a snap hook for example.

Animal handling assistance system and methods are disclosed, including an animal handling assistance apparatus, comprising: a body panel; first, second, third, and fourth appendage pouches extending from side portions of the body panel receivable of appendages of an animal. The first, second, third, and fourth appendage pouches each have a proximal portion and a distal portion, with an opening on the proximal portion and on the same side as the inside surface of the body panel, with at least one pouch fastener on the distal portion attachable to the outside surface of the body panel such that at least one of first, second, third, and fourth appendage of the animal is restrainable against the body of the animal.