FluoroKennel makes life easier!
There is no escaping it.
Setting a new standard in aerodigestive medicine
Clearly, A Natural Alternative
FluoroKennel is a patented and smartly designed kennel that provides a natural alternative to lateral/sternal recumbency and restraint techniques during fluoroscopic imaging. Free-standing, self-feeding, less handling, and less anxiety set FluoroKennel apart from other fluoroscopic assessment methods for aerodigestive/ swallowing disorders in companion animals.
Stand Up For...
Improving Animal Welfare
Reducing Radiation Exposure
Achieving Better Outcomes All Around
Benefits
FluoroKennel permits hands-free, unrestrained, self-feeding from a bowl while standing in a comfortably confined space
Self-feeding minimizes movement artifact to permit quality videofluoroscopic and spot film imaging eliminates the need for animal restraint, which reduces radiation exposure to personnel
Low stress environment for animals and personnel
Eliminates aspiration risk (food/liquid entering the lungs) associated with syringe & force-feeding methods
Provides a safe space that is comfortably size-matched to each animal
Features
Three standard sizes to accommodate various sized companion animals such as dogs and cats.
Custom sizes and accessories are available upon request to accommodate specific needs (e.g., extra-large, toy-sized, or exotic animals)
Adjustable interior kennel length using removable partitions
Food bowl partition controls access to food/liquid items during testing
Trapezoidal shape with inviting wide entry door strategically guides the animal’s head to the front of the kennel for hands-free examination
Food bowls are adjustable to accommodate animals of different sizes and feeding height/position needs.
Top and side access doors permit animal contact as needed during testing and easy clean up after testing.
Stacking or nesting for smaller footprint storage.
Achieve Better Outcomes with FluoroKennel
video of freely feeding dog
with fluroscopic overlay
using FluoroKennel
What you don't see in the video...
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Direct radiation exposure to personnel
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Animal restraint causing obstructed bolus flow
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Liquid or kibble field of view contamination
What you do see in the video...
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Free standing animal with no restraint
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Free feeding animal exhibiting typical eating behavior
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No struggling or stress
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Clear view of bolus flow
THE SOLUTION
FluoroKennel
A more natural examination of aerodigestive function
Reducing Unnecessary
Radiation Exposure
These are gloves!
Unnecessary radiation exposure to personnel while restraining and hand-feeding animals isn't good for anyone. If you can see your hand in the fluoroscopy monitor during testing, then your face and body are too close to the X-ray beam!
FluoroKennel adds a new layer of protection against radiation exposure for veterinary personnel
FluoroKennel allows animal handlers to stay at a greater (safer) distance from the X-ray beam (ideally behind appropriate shielding) while animals self-feed in a secure space. This hands-free approach addresses all three guiding principles of radiation safety (time, distance, and shielding) and aligns with the Global Initiative on Radiation Safety in Health Care Settings (who.int).
A Veterinarian Tested and Proven Solution
Current fluoroscopic procedures are challenging. FluoroKennel is a different breed.
Imagine…
No more struggle to restrain animals during testing
Less anxiety/stress for animals and personnel
Testing free-standing & self-feeding behaviors
Easy set-up and clean-up