A restraining cage for instrumented rats.
A rectangular restraining cage for chronically instrumented rats was constructed of acrylic plastic. The cage allowed connections between implanted instrumentation and external recorders through a slot in the top cover. The cage was easy to load and unload through a removable cover plate, and the sidewall was adjustable to accommodate rats of diverse sizes. The cage was easy to dissemble for cleaning, and it was inexpensive.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000662:veterinary; D006799:Housing, Animal; D051381:Rats; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*