Some of the techniques require a stuff sack, leather or kevlar gloves, and a holding box, which is a special kennel used for triage and transport.


Sea otters are wily animals! For the safety of the animal and the safety of the staff, special techniques have been developed for restraining sea otters for transport, quick medical procedures such as blood draws, or for routine veterinary assessments.
Some of the techniques require a stuff sack, leather or kevlar gloves, and a holding box, which is a special kennel used for triage and transport.


Protective Equipment
Protective Equipment
Equipment
Equipment
Holding Box for Transport
Holding Box for Transport
Holding Box
Holding Box
Holding Box on Boat
Holding Box on Boat
Holding Box with Otter on Scale
Holding Box with Otter on Scale
Aligning Boxes
Aligning Boxes
Transferring Otter
Transferring Otter
Empty Holding Box on Scale
Empty Holding Box on Scale
Otter in Box Before Injection
Otter in Box Before Injection
Proper Restraint for Injection
Proper Restraint for Injection
Injection
Injection
Holding Box
Holding Box
Removal from Box
Removal from Box
Reversal Injection
Reversal Injection
Recovery from Anesthesia
Recovery from Anesthesia