Dog Husbandry Flashcards
How many dogs in the uk
11 million
What percent of uk adults own a dog
29%
Canine organisations in the uk
Kennel club (campaign)
Dogs trust (fund, rescue , support)
Guide dogs/ hearing dogs (support charities)
Species specific charities (greyhound trust,Doberman rescue )
In kennel club group what are dog breeds 7 categories
Gun dogs
Hounds
Toy
Terriers
Utility
Pastoral
Working
What are pet owners legally required in animal welfare act
Care and needs met
Suitable environment
Suitable diet
Normal behaviour exhibit
Housed with or apart from animals
Protect from pain suffering injury and disease
What are core dog vaccinations
Canine distemper virus
Canine park virus
Canine adenovirus / hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Primary course 2 vaxs 2-4 weeks apart from 6-10 weeks of age
Second not before 12 weeks (maternally derived antibodies)
Annual boosters
What are some non core vaccinations dogs
Kennel cough (intranasal)
Herpesvirus (breeding)
Leishmania (eu travel)
Rabies
What are endoparasites
Internal parasites (worms)
Many have zoonotic potential
Treatment starts 2 weeks then monthly until 6 months old then every 3 months (vary for high or low risk people)
What are ectoparasites
External parasites (ticks lice fleas )
Many products available (spot on sprays tablets …) r
Range of dosing schedules (if regular can have lasting effect)
Many combo products to treat lots of parasites
Why do dogs need Grooming
Include nail and dental care
Owner can keep eye on general health
Removed matts in long hair stops hair getting in eyes removed grass and other foreign bodies that can cause discomfort
Good for skin and can help pick up skin problems early
Identify parasites
Bonding
Breeds and common conditions
Labs - hip and elbow dysplasia
King Charles spaniel - myxomatosis mitral valve disease
Doberman - dilated cardiomyopathy
Dalmatian - urate bladder stone formation
French bulldog - BOAS
white terriers - atopic skin disease
Common conditions for dogs
Skin disease (flea allergies or infection)
Gastrointestinal disease (diarrhoea)
Osteoarthritis (muscle wastage)
Obesity
Dental disease
Legislation for dogs
Animal welfare act 2006
Dangerous dog 1991
Control of dogs order 1992
Microchipping is dog 2016
Tail docking regulation 2007
Pet travel legislation
Identification of dogs
- control of dogs order 1992 : legal required to wear collar and name tag (must have owners name and address)
- microchipping of dogs act 2015 : legal requirement to be microchipped before 8 weeks of age, details must be kept up to date by current owner
What are banned breeds in Uk
- dangerous dogs act 1991
pit bull terrier
Japanese Tosa
Fila brasileiro
Dogo argentino
XL bully (2024)
What is dangerous dogs act section one and 4b
Owners allowed to keep banned breed dod if placed in exempt dog index after deemed not risk to public safety (long and costly court process)
- fit and proper person
- dog suitable temperament
Provided with exemption dog must be
- neutered and microchipped
-muzzled and kept on lead in public
- kept in safe place so it cannot escape
- insured
Dog must not be sold given away or abandoned
Index of dog must be told if owner changes address or dog dies
Dangerous dog act section 3
Illegal to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere:
- public
- private
- owners home
All dogs
Out of control :
- injuries someone
- someone worried might injure them
- injured an assistance dog
Or if
- injures someone’s animal
- owner of animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal
Best way to approach dogs
Allow dog to approach
Approach from side
Pet chest sides and chin not top of head
Get on their level
