FluoroKennel makes life easier!
There is no escaping it.
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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
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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
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Low stress environment for animals and personnel
Eliminates aspiration risk (food/liquid entering the lungs) associated with syringe & force-feeding methods
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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.
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Custom sizes and accessories are available upon request to accommodate specific needs (e.g., extra-large, toy-sized, or exotic animals)
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Adjustable interior kennel length using removable partitions
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Food bowl partition controls access to food/liquid items during testing
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Trapezoidal shape with inviting wide entry door strategically guides the animal’s head to the front of the kennel for hands-free examination
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Food bowls are adjustable to accommodate animals of different sizes and feeding height/position needs.
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Top and side access doors permit animal contact as needed during testing and easy clean up after testing.
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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.
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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
More confident diagnosis & treatment planning
