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Animal Abuse Flashcards

1
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What must you not do in a suspected animal abuse case for a deceased animal?

A

Don’t do PM for dead animal abuse cases as they would destroy evidence for forensics

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Name the 4 types of animal abuse.

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Physical, emotional, sexual, neglect

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3
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What is NAI?

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Non-accidental injury

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4
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What is the link between animal abuse and other types of abuse?

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Possible indicators for family abuse
Battered child syndrome = battered pet syndrome

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5
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What is sexual abuse of animals?

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Any abuse or use of anus, rectum, genitalia for sexual gratification

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What is neglectful abuse of animals?

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To give not enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility = deprivation if the basic necessities of life – food, water, shelter vet/ed treatment, affection/companionship

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What is emotional abuse of animals?

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Threatening behaviour or emotional harassment

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8
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How can abusers be tracked down?

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Microschips

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9
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What are the diagnostic pointers of NAI?

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History inconsistent with injury
Discrepant history
Repetitive injury
Behaviour of owner/pet

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10
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What are the behavioural characteristics of the abused animal?

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  • May be subdued/frightened
  • May show behaviour change
  • May be frightened of men
  • May still want to please and still welcome owner
  • Happier when hospitalised
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What is an s4 welfare offence?

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Causing unnecessary suffering

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What is an s5 welfare offence?

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Mutilations

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What is an s6 welfare offence?

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Tail docking and ear cropping

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What is an s7 welfare offence?

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Poisons

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What is an s8 welfare offence?

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Animal fighting, including human vs animal

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What is an s9 welfare offence?

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Duty of care

17
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What is an s11 welfare offence?

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Transfer of animals by sale or prize below a certain age (16)

18
Q

Which dog breeds never have lawful tail docking and why?

A

Boxers, Dobermans, rottweilers cannot have lawful docking as they are never working dogs

19
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What is the ARDR programme?

A

Ask, reassure, document, refer

20
Q

How is client confidentiality handled in animal abuse cases?

A

There has been a big change in the code to professional conduct for vets around breaking confidentiality in suspected abuse cases.

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