companion animal industry

Question 1

what are the sources of companion animals?

Answer 1

• casual acquisition
• adoption
• purchased

Question 2

what reasons are there to have pets?

Answer 2

• companionship
• improve mental health
• exercise
• hobbies e.g showing

Question 3

what are examples of working companion animals?

Answer 3

• sheep dogs
• farm cats
• police and army forces
• guard dogs

Question 4

discuss companion animal population issues with reference to animal charity industry

Answer 4

many companion animals were bought over lockdown, animals come into care of charities for many reasons but charities obtain their money from the general public… donations and fundraising

Question 5

what are the 5 welfare needs in the animal welfare act (2006)

Answer 5

• freedom from hunger or thirst
• freedom from discomfort
• freedom from pain, injury or disease
• freedom to express (most) normal behaviours\
• freedom from fear and distress

Question 6

what is the legislation on tail docking

Answer 6

• working breeds: need proof
• vets only
• first 5 days of life

Question 7

what is the dangerous dogs act 1991

Answer 7

• it is illegal to own certain dogs without an exemption from court
• bans the breeding, sale and exchange of these dogs
• 4 types of dogs: pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogs argentio, Fila brasilerio

Question 8

what do dogs need to travel?

Answer 8

• microchip
• valid rabies vaccination, 21 days before travel
• animal health certificate, issued no more than 10 days before travel