Companion Animal Husbandry Flashcards
Problems associated with companion animal management
1a. Lack of understanding of animal behaviour
2a. Unrealistic expectations of pet
1b. Broken or non-formed relationships
2b. Poor treatment/lack of care
Relinquishment
Strategies for addressing companion animal management problems
Responsible Pet Ownership Provide Socialization Courses Management (physiological and behavioural) Training (behavioural) Positive Reinforcement
The animal care and protection Act
- Enforceable by law
- Provide standards of care for the care and use of animals
- Protect animals from unjustifiable, unnecessary, or unreasonable pain
Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
- Not enforceable by law
- Ethical and humane care and use of animals used for scientific purposes
- Set for the guidance of incestigators, teachers, institutions, Animal Ethics Committees (AEC)
Codes, Acts, and Guidelines in Australia (3)
1) “The animal care and protection Act” (2001)
2) “Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes” (legislation)
3) NHMRC “Policy on the Care of Dogs (and Cats) used for Scientific Purposes” (guidelines) - government body
Policy on the Care of Dogs (and Cats) used for Scientific Purposes
- Not enforceable by law
- Used in conjunction with 2004 Code
- Improve welfare of animals used for scientific purposes
- General framework to help AEC develop appropriate standards for care/housing
Government bodies (2)
1) DEEDI: Department of Employment, Economy, Development, and Innovation
2) NHMRC: National Health and Medical Research Council
Industry bodies (2)
1) AVA: Australian Veterinary Association
2) PIAS: Petcare Information and Advisory Service
What are councils responsible for? (6)
1) New Requirements
2) Registration
3) Micro-chipping
4) Dangerous, menacing, and restricted breeds
5) Barking laws
6) Breaches and fines
Animal Welfare Organizations (2)
1) RSPCA
2) Animals Australia
Scientific name for both cats and dogs
Cats: Felis catus
Family: Felidae
Order: Carnivora
Dogs: Canis (lupus) familiaris
Family: Canidae
Order: Carnivora
4 Distinct Functions of animals
Working: predators, protectors, etc
Companionship: human-animal bond
Research: various categories
Teaching: Schools, uni’s, life, etc
Human-Animal Bond (3)
1) mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship
2) Influenced by behaviours that are essential to health and well-being of both
3) Includes emotional, psychological, and physical interactions of people, animals, and environment
Advantages of having a pet (human animal bond)
Family pet = Family member
Importance: Healers, child development, elderly, activity, blood pressure, teaches confidence+independence
*pet owners recover more quickly from illness due to decreased stress levels
Intrinsic systems which are retained by both dogs and cats
1) Social system
2) Territorial defence
Top reason for cats and dogs to be euthanized
Behaviour:
Dogs: 59%
Cats: 35%
Top 5 zoonotic diseases associated with overpopulation
1) Ringworm
2) Leptospirosis
3) Dog roundworm
4) Hydatids
5) Toxoplasmosis
9 Identification methods for dogs/cats
1) Species
2) Breed
3) Gender
4) Age
5) Markings
6) Physical characteristics
7) Tattoos
8) Microchips
9) Other: Collars, tags, shaved areas, etc.
7 Broad groups that dogs are divided into
1) Toy breeds
2) Terriers
3) Gundogs
4) Hound group
5) Working dog group
6) Utility group
7) Non-sporting group
Toy breed dogs: examples (6)
1) Chihuahua
2) Australian Terrier
3) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
4) Maltese
5) Pomeranian
6) Pug
Terrier Breed dogs: Examples (5)
All End In Terrier
1) Airedale Terrier
2) Bedlington Terrier
3) Bull Terrier
4) Fox Terrier
5) Jack Russell (terrier)
Gundog Breed dogs: Examples (6)
1) Cocker spaniel
2) Golden retriever
3) Hungarian Vizsla
4) Irish Setter
5) Labrador retriever
6) Pointers
Hound dog breeds: Examples (7)
1) Basenji
2) Bassett
3) Beagle
4) Borzoi
5) Dachshund
6) Greyhound
7) Rhodesian ridgeback
Utility Dogs breeds: Examples (6)
1) Rottweiler
2) Alaskan Malamute
3) Doberman Pinscher
4) Boxer
5) St Bernard
6) Schnauzer
Working dog breeds: Examples (4)
1) Australian Cattle Dog
2) Border Collie
3) German Shepherd
4) Welsh Corgi
Non-Sporting Dog breeds: Examples
Ones that dont fit in anywhere else
1) Boston Terrier
2) British Bulldogs
3) Lhasa Apso
4) Chow Chow
5) Shar Pei
6) Dalmation