Companion Animal Flashcards
Define Act
A legal instrument that records a fact and has probation value and executory force
Define Code of Practice
A written document establishing ethical standards in a profession
Define Guidelines
A general rule, principal, or piece of advice
The Animal Care and Protection Act, 2001 is a legislation that (4)
-promotes the responsible care and use of animals
-provides standards for the care and use of animals
-protects animals from unjustifiable, unnecessary, or unreasonable pain
-ensures the use of animals for scientific purposes is accountable, open, and responsible
NHMRC stands for
National Health & Medical Research Council
DEEDI stands for ___ and covers ____
-Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation
-QDAF (Queensland of Agriculture and Fisheries)
QDAF stands for _____ and does _____
-Queensland Agriculture and Fisheries
-develops, monitors, and enforces animal welfare policy, legislation and standards, and educates the community
NH&MRC stands for _____ and does ______
-National Health & Medical Research Council
-Australia’s peak body for supporting health and medical research (human and animal)
Two vet industry bodies include
-AVA (Australian Veterinary Association)
-VNCA (Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia)
AVA stands for
Australia Veterinary Association
VNCA stands for
Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia
Three Animal Welfare Organizations include:
-RSPCA
-Animals Australia
-Animal Welfare League QLD (AWLQ)
Cats are in the order ____, family ____, and species ____
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis catus
Dogs are in the order ____, family _____, and species _____
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis (lupus) familiaris
Companion Animals can be used for: (4)
-working animals
-companionship
-research
-teaching
Owners of pets have (5 points):
-lower blood pressure
-reduced stress
-increased survival post heart attack
-weight control
-fewer minor health issues
Intrinsic Factors are
Inherited / genetic
Extrinsic Factors are
Environmental / learned
Two factors that drive animal behaviour
-intrinsic factors (inherited/genetic)
-extrinsic factors (environmental/learned)
Overpopulation of feral dogs/cats can lead to (2)
-negative impact on wildlife and farming
-possible increase in zoonotic diseases
7 Methods of Companion Animal Identification include:
-breed
-gender
-age
-markings
-physical characteristics
-tattoos
-microchips
7 basic needs of all animals include:
- Warmth, comfort, security
- Companionship, mental stimulation, expression
- Protection from disease/injury through safe housing, hygiene/cleaning, and health care
- Protection from fear/distress
- Exercise
- Provision of appropriate food/water
- Opportunity to urinate and defecate AWAY from sleeping/feeding areas
Ideal temperature and humidity for dogs and cats are
Temperature: 24-26 C
Humidity: Dogs - 65%; Cats ~50%
Protection from disease and injury of companion animals include 3 factors
-safe housing
-hygiene and cleaning
-health care
Exercise requirements for companion animals depends on (4)
-breed
-age
-health status
-life stage
Companion animal feed needs to be (5 points):
-complete (contains all 6 classes of essential nutrients)
-balanced
-digestible and utilisable
-palatable
-acceptable
6 classes of essential nutrients include
-water
-carbohydrates
-proteins
-fats
-minerals
-vitamins
Four attributes of environmental enrichment include:
-security
-complexity
-achievement
-novelty
Facilities with continuous and high density use of disinfectants can have
Disease build up —> pathogens become immune
Define fomite
An inanimate object that carries pathogens
Dose effect depends on
-virulence of pathogen
-animal’s immune status
Three types of cleaning products
-soap/detergent
-disinfectant
-degreaser
Quaternary ammonia is (3 points):
-effective against most bacteria and some viruses
-inactivated by soaps/detergents
-has low tissue toxicity
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) can: (4)
-inactivates unenveloped viruses
-effective against ringworm
-inactivated by organic matter, exposure to light, or extended storage
-has low tissue toxicity
What cleaning product is effective against ringworm
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
Virgin (potassium peroxymonosulfate) will
Completely inactive unenveloped viruses
Cleaning should proceed from ____ areas of housing to _____ areas of housing
Cleanest, most vulnerable ; most contaminated, least vulnerable
Four elements of effective sanitation include
- Clean then disinfect
- Use effective products
- Clean where it counts - be meticulous
- Minimization of stress and fomite transmission
List four modes of disease transmission and an example of each
- Direct contact - FIV
- Inhalation - kennel cough
- Vector - fleas/ticks
- Fomite - water/food bowls
Dose effect describes
The ability for disease to be contracted based on germ virulence AND the individual’s immune status
The vomeronsal organ
Detects pheromones
VNO stands for
Vomeronasal organ
What is the Flehman Response
-directs inhaled compounds to the VNO
-animal lifts head, wrinkles nose while lifting lips and ceases to breathe momentarily
The VNO in dogs is near
The hard palate
Cats have _____ peripheral vision and ____ binocular vision
150-205 degrees and 90-130 degree overlap
A mirror like structure which creates a green shine at night (night vision) is called
Tapetum lucidum
What helps lubricate the cornea
Third eyelid
Best vision of cats is at
2-6 meters
Do dogs or cats have a higher hearing frequency range
Cats
The pinnacle can
Move independently of one another through 180 degrees
Adult cats have how many teeth
30 teeth (16 upper and 14 lower)
4 types of teeth and their functions in cats
- Incisors - ripping and scrapping
- Canines - holding, killing, and tearing
3/4. Premolars and Molars - cut meat
How many teeth do dogs have
42 teeth (20 upper and 22 lower)
Four types of teeth and their functions in dogs
- Incisors - cutting and nibbling
- Canines - holding and tearing
- Premolars - cutting, holding, and shearing
- Molars - grinding
Gender in cats is determined by
Urogenital distance
The penis of dogs is found on
The ventral surface (under belly)
Female cats can experience their first heat at
4 months
Cats are ____ ovulators
Induced