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Positive attitude, efficiency, humility, punctuality, good work ethic, leadership, integrity, attitude, common sense, adaptability are all examples of

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Soft skills

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Professionalism includes

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Attire
Hygiene 
Speech
Manners
Attitude 
State of mind
Fulfilling principles of profession
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Personal info must only be collected when

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It is for lawful purposes
It is connected to whatever the agency does
Necessary to collect

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Veterinarians act

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Provincial act of Saskatchewan

Applies to the application of vet medicine

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Saskatchewan veterinary medical association

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Regulates the practice of vet medicine to ensure interests of the public and profession
The right to operate is given by the veterinarians act

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Direct supervision

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The member is present at all times to provide direction, instruction and assistance (within arms length at all times)

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SVMA practice standards

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A document that outlines the minimum expectations for the practice of veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan

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VCPR

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Veterinary client patient relationship

Defines the interaction between veterinarians, their clients and patients

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A valid VCPR must exist to perform:

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Diagnoses
Course of treatment
Prescribe medications
Perform medical or surgical procedures

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In order to establish a VCPR

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Vet must assume responsibility
Vet must have sufficient knowledge on the animal (personally examining the animal, making a record and know a history)
Vet must be available for follow ups (emergencies)
Owner/client must agree to the vets instructions

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True or false
An animal is seen for an infection. The vet examines the animal, takes a sample and confirms infection. Prescribed antibiotics. The infection clears.
the vet needs to establish another VCPR if the animal comes back with another injury?

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True

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The pharmacy and pharmacy disciplines act

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Vets have the right to act as a “pharmacist” for drugs used in vet medicine

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True or false

The majority of complaints in a clinic are related to communication

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True

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The professional conduct committee

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Determines if a complaint is valid or not

Decides whether to dismiss the complaint, go to alternative dispute resolution, or refer to the disciplinary committee

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Alternative dispute resolution

Options may include:

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Written apology
Re-education/continuing education
Returning fees/charges
Re-inspection

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Disciplinary committee

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Concerned with major matters
Conduct official investigations and holds a formal hearing
They decide if the member is innocent or guilty

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Discipline for major matter may include

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Removal of member
Suspension 
Limited to restricted practices 
Received medical treatment (drug abuse)
Fines 
Referee to criminal justice system
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Veterinarian of record

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Member who is responsible for the practice of veterinary medicine within the facility
Holds the practice to the standards of practice outlined by the SVMA

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All registered facilities must undergo inspections every ____years or if:

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4-5 years
Or if:
New practice
Renovation/expansion
Change in ownership
Complaint is made
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Saskatchewan association of veterinary technologists

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SAVT
promotes and maintains the professional image and high ethical standards of veterinary technologists through continuing education and public relations

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Personal information and electronic documents act

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PIPEDA
federal
Identifies how private sector organizations collect, use or dispose personal information in the course of business

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Privacy act

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Federal
Purpose is to protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves held by gov. Institutions and that they provide individuals with a right to access that information

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True or false

Saskatchewan has privacy legislation for organizations operating in the public sectors but NOT the private sector

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True

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Freedom of information and protection privacy act (FOIP) and

Local authority freedoms of information and protection privacy act

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public sector legislations of Saskatchewan

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Public disclosure act
Relates to disclosing information about serious criminal offenders to protect victims and the public
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What is personal information what does it include?
Any piece of information that relates to a living, identifiable person. Names Contact info. Financial status Purchase records Addresses Any information that’s can identify someone
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Name 3 of the PIPEDA principles of privacy
``` Accountability Identifying purposes Consent Limiting collection Accuracy Openness Safeguards Individual access ```
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Medical records are maintained for
5 years after the date of the last entry OR | 2 years after ceasing practice
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True or false | Every single member of a litter must have its own medical record
False | The litter members can be entered in the record of the dam
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VCPR is terminated when:
Condition is resolved Care is transferred to a client Client is transferred to another vet The client has been informed that the vet will no longer provide services to that client Care is transferred to another competent body
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True or false | In an emergency, euthanasia can be performed without consent
True
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Anyone can give meds to an animal with owners consent
True
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A researcher with approval from an animal ethics board can perform surgeries for their research/study
True
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Accrediting body for Saskatoon polytechnic
CVMA
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What is the veterinary medicines primary concern
Client and patient information
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Who is responsible for ensuring veterinary technologist are ASSISTING and not performing veterinary medicine
Veterinarians of record
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What act/bylaw give permission for veterinarians to act as a pharmacist
Pharmacy and pharmacy disciplines act
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True or false If the veterinarian is away, the clinic is allowed to extend prescription for meds for a client if the veterinarian left a note saying it was okay
True
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If a client want to return or donate unfinished/unused meds to the clinic, can the clinic use those meds again?
No | The clinic should accept the meds from the client and dispose of them properly
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National farm animal care council NFACC
Deals with farm animal care and welfare issues with a primary focus on animals that are raise for human consumption
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What are the NFACCs codes of practice
Nationally developed guidelines for care and handling of FARMED animals
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Requirements
These MUST be implemented
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Recommendations
These are optional for the producer to implement. | Enhance animal welfare but not necessary
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Animal care assessment programs
Process and programs where industry ensures that the codes of practice are being followed and measured against a set of defined criteria
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SOP
Standard operating practices
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Animal care assessment program assessment measure
Animals: status of the health of an individual Resources: environmental conditions, feed, water Management: standard operating procedures
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Euthanasia
Good death | Painless death
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Slaughter
The killing of animals for food
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Humane killing
When the animal is killed instantly or rendered insensible until death occurs without pain, suffering or distress
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True or false | It is okay to perform euthanasia or slaughter in front of other animals
False | This is a major cause of stress
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True or false | It is okay to assume that the animal is dead after euthanasia drugs have been given
False | Death MUST be confirmed by a veterinarian
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A veterinarians role in euthanasia
To induce death in a manner that is in the animals best interest or as a matter of welfare
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“Operators” must be trained in
Animal handling Selection of method of euthanasia Proper Application of the method Maintenance of the equipment
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Why do we kill?
``` To give relief from Terminal diseases To provide welfare Slaughter for food Terminal end point in research Disease control or public health Population control ```
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True or false | Killing is questionable if the animal is predicted to have a “life worth living” if it is not killed
True
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Should an animal be euthanized if the owner deems it inconvenient to keep
No | Discuss other options like rehoming or surrendering
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What are the options for a sick or injured animal
Treat if possible | Euthanize if it is the best for welfare
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5 things to consider when deciding to treat a sick or injured animal
1: what is the likelihood of recovery and/or return to an acceptable quality of life 2: how long will it take to recover 3: what kind of special care will the animal need and will it be possible to meet these requirements 4: financial resources needed 5: have the chances of recovery improved or declined over the course of the treatment
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The best method of euthanasia should be able to:
Induce loss of consciousness and death with minimal pain and distress Take minimal time to induce death Be reliable in that it will induce death Ensure safety of personnel and other animals Not be reversible
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Things to consider with euthanasia
``` Emotional effect on observers and operators Disposal of remains Drug availability Ability to maintain equipment Legality of method ```
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Euthanasia plans should include
1: skills and knowledge required to perform euthanasia 2: who is trained 3: equipment protocols 4: criteria to guide decision making 5: appropriate euthanasia method depending on the animal 6: disposal procedures
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Euthanasia is
A treatment option
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Death is a
Diagnosis
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Respect given to clients by veterinary professionals includes
1: open discussions 2: appropriate place for euthanasia 3: the option for clients to be present 4: informing those present what they will see (side effects) 5: giving emotional support (groups) 6: respecting individual reactions 7: verbally saying when death is confirmed
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What factors come into play determining the human animal bond
Culture, religion, stability
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There is a division of animals in wealth nations. Those who are _____ animals and those who are for ______
``` companion animals For commodity (food, fur, transport, safety) ```
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Types of human animal bonds
1: companionship 2: partnership 3: unconditional love 4: substitute for children 5: protection 6: symbolic
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True or false | There are 6 types of human animal bonds and you can only have one type at a time with your animal
False | Sometimes it is a blend of many types of bonds
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Give an example of a human animal bond for protection
Guard dogs
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Give an example of a human animal bond for partnership
Seeing eye dog | Police dog
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Give an example of a human animal bond for symbolism
An animal represents a time when another loved one was still with them
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Give an example of a human animal bond for a substitute for a child
When someone who cannot have kids fills the void with pets
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What are the 3 coping mechanisms
Shifting the blame Concealment Detachment
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Give an example of shifting the blame as a coping mechanism
Farmer blames the slaughter of his cattle on consumer demand Breeder who gets animals tails docked blame kennel club breed standards Vet who docks animals tail blames client
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Give an example of concealment
Someone else does the killing | Where the killing takes place is away from public view
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Give an example of detachment
Making the conscious effort to avoid getting to “know” the animals “Don’t name the animals or you’ll get attached”
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Detachment is aided by technology in what way
Distances people from the animals | Automated feeder, automated slaughter machines
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What is compassion fatigue and what is it from
Emotional burn out Due to overexposure to suffering and pain resulting in exhaustion on an individuals empathy reserves Causes personal stress
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What are some Risk factors of compassion fatigue
How much exposure to cruelty and neglect cases an individual has How much stress and individual gets from performing euthanasias
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True or false | Individuals who bond strongly with animals have a stronger tendency to grieve than non pet owners
True
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7 things that explain the vet techs role in the clients decision to euthanize
1: be patient 2: repeat information 3: maintain the clients dignity and respect their situation 4: be supportive 5: be understanding 6: make sure they are aware of all the options 7: focus on the owner
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True or false | It is okay for the vet tech to share their own stories and thought and opinions when discussing euthanasia with a client
False
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True or false | It is alright if the vet tech contravenes what the veterinarian has told the client if it makes sense to them
False
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True or false | For a planned euthanasia it is okay to have the client wait in the waiting room
False
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True or false | Always book euthanasias during the busiest time of the day
False | Always book for the quietest time of the day
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Possible side effects of euthanasia
Muscle twitching Phantom breaths The body may not react as expected to the drugs, may need more than expected
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Anesthetic overdose turns off the brain, so when the animals passes…
Eyes often remain open Muscles relax (become limp) Bladder and bowels may empty
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Death from anesthetic overdose IV injection usually occurs in?
Less than 1 minutes
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True or false | Grief can start before the animal dies
True
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True or false | Grief is a part of the healing process
True
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True or false | Grief is linear, and each and every step happens once and in order
False | Stages can reoccur and happen in a half-hazardously fashion
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What are the 5 stages of grief
1: denial 2: anger 3: bargaining 4: depression/sadness 5: acceptance
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Denial occurs
With initial awareness of the loss | May be even before death
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If during a euthanasia appointment a client asks if their pets nails can be trimmed, what is this an example of?
Denial | It is a defence mechanism against the shock
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During anger
The client is often angry at the “why” and “how” they died. | Their anger and frustration may be redirected to those around them
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During bargaining
The client will often asks “what if” or “if only” questions | May question their decisions
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True or false | Bargaining often has origins in guilt
True
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True or false | Depression is often the longest stage
True
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True or false | Acceptance means forgetting the memories and not being sad anymore
False
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True or false | During the acceptance stage, life becomes normal again and clients may consider adopting again
True
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True or false | When a clients pet went missing, stolen, or surrendered it is often more difficult for them to grieve. Why?
True Because there is often no “closure” Always left wondering
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True or false | You cannot sell pharmaceuticals to someone with the intent to sell
True
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True or false | A VCPR cannot be made over the phone
True
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True or false | A vet can promise a cure
False
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You cannot state an opinion, you must give valid medical information to clients, if you do give an opinion
You must state that it is YOUR opinion
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True or false | Members are free to choose who they serve
True
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True or false | A member must uphold the integrity of the veterinary medicine field
True
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True or false | Only DVMs can diagnose, prescribe, and make a prognosis
True
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What are the 5 freedoms
``` Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom to express normal behaviour Freedom from pain injury and disease Freedom from fear and distress ```
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How long until an animal is considered abandoned at a vet clinic
4 days
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Animals control bylaw
Provides licensing, controls/regulates dogs/cats, impounding, controls/regulates pigeons/bees/wilds/exotics
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Dangerous animal bylaw
Promote health, safety, protection and welfare of people, protection of property, ensure humane treatment , regulate/prohibit keeping of dangerous animals and prohibit dog fighting
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Who enforces the animal control bylaw and the dangerous animal bylaw
Saskatoon animal control agency
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A dog cannot go to a dog park if
In heat Declared dangerous Deemed a nuisance 3 or more times
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What are the 4 things the TUFT scale is based on
Body condition Weather safety Environmental health Care given
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What happens with a founded case of animal abuse
The owner must first be educated | If the owner does not comply the pet may be seized and the owner may be prosecuted and charge may apply
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Prescriptive measures
Government regulated | Things you MUST do
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Outcome based measures
Based on the ideal outcome of a situation | Allows more freedom
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Ruminants can be transported for
36 hours
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Horses and pigs can be transported for
28 hours
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Compromised animals can be transported for
12 hours
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Unfit animals can be transported for
Not at all unless it is to seek medical attention or euthanasia
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If a driver cannot reach the destination in time what must he do
He must find somewhere to stop and give the animals food water and rest for at least 8 hours before continuing
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AAI
Animal assisted intervention
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HAR
health of animal regulations

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