Dog and Cats Flashcards
Which act is useful for companion animal industry in VIC?
Domestic animal act 1994
In 2009, how many dogs in Australia?
3.41 million people
What are the reasons for domestic animals act?
Nuisance animals, barking dogs, roaming dogs, dog attacks, wailing cats, cats on private property, effects of strays on native wildlife
Vaccinations for dogs?
Distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus (DHP)
Kennel cough- parainfluenza, bordetella
Leptosporosis
Rabies
How many cat breeds?
30-40
What are the three main types of cross bred cats?
Domestic Longhair and Domestic Shorthair and Domestic Medium Hair
What are the four main patterns and colours of cats?
Tabby, calico, van (white coat with some patches of colour), bicolour (tuxedo)
Oriental cat
Not a specific breed. Elongated slender build, almond shaped eyes, long nose, large ears
Cobby
Not a specific breed. Short, muscular, compact build, roundish eyes, short nose, small ears
Foreign type cat
Intermediate type e.g. Abyssinian
Cat vaccinations?
Feline enteritis/ panleukopaenia, cat flu- FRV/FC, FIV, FeLV
What are restricted dog breeds?
Pure or cross American Pit bull terriers, perro de presa canarios, dogo argentinos, japanese tosas, fila brasileiros
When is a dog declared dangerous?
Caused injury or damage by attack on, or chasing, a person, animal or vehicle. The dog has repeated shown tendency to attack or chase even though unprovoked.
Can a cat found “at large” be seized by a council officer?
Yes, wandering cats can cause nuisance to neighbors, wail, cause fights, spray and even injure/ kill native wildlife, therefore by law any cat found “at large” can be taken to the lost dogs home
Where must Domestic Animal Businesses Register?
Local council
