Lecture 16 Flashcards
Is it legal to poison a pet rat?
no
What are the 6 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points life events?
Breeding and birth Sale Transport Husbandry and keeping mutilations Death and dying
How many fish are kept as pets in the UK?
4 million
How many dogs are kept as pets in the UK?
9 million
How many cats are kept as pets in the UK
7.5 million
What is an example of a scheme in place to try breed out a particular harmful genotype?
Kennel Club Hip Dysplasia scheme
What is a situation where a vet is allowed to breach client confidentiality?
vets can report to the Kennel Club when animals have needed anatomical corrective surgery
What is the purpose of the RSPCA neutering campaign?
to reduce overproduction by carrying out subsidised neutering
What two things does the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) 2018 state?
dogs bred commercially should have good breeding conditions
dogs need to be socialised
What are three genetic abnormalities brachycephalic dogs are predisposed to?
air hunger
eye disease
skin disease
What condition are Dachshunds predisposed to?
intervertebral disk disease
At what age is socialisation of dogs critical?
4-16 weeks
What is the problem with not socialising dogs properly?
the are not good at coping with stressors later in life and not making good pets
What breed of dog are over-represented at re-homing centres?
staffies
What are two problems with the import of puppies?
young dogs having to travel long distances
risk of introducing disease to UK dogs and humans
What genetic disease are Maine Coon cats predisposed to?
cardiomyopathy
What genetic disease are Manx cats predisposed to?
spina bifida
What genetic disease are munchkin cats predisposed to?
degenerative joint disease
What genetic disease are Persian cats predisposed to?
brachycephalic deformites `
What schemes have help to reduce overproduction of feral cats?
trap, neuter and release schemes
What is the socialisation period for kittens?
7-10 weeks
What legislation states that the breeder is responsible for ensuring that the new owners can meet the needs of the animal?
Animal Welfare Act 2006
What regulation are pets travelling with their owners exempt from?
Welfare of Animals Transport Order 2007
Which animals are not exempt from the Welfare of Animals Transport Order 2007?
companion animals being transported for commercial reasons
What regulation and the section thereof holds a vet responsible to ensuring an animal they are transporting is not suffering?
Animal Welfare Act 2006, section 4
Who produced the codes of practice for keeping companion animals?
DEFRA
Do the Code of Practice relating to companion animals carry statutory relevance?
yes
Who specifies that codes of practice must be followed?
Animal Welfare Act 2006
What additional species is covered in the Wales ‘codes of practice’?
rabbits
What are three common welfare problems relating to dog diet?
Unbalanced diet and angular limb deformities
Raw meaty bone diets
Obesity and degenerative joint disease
What are two problems surrounding cat diets?
owners trying to make cats vegetarian
obesity
What are two problems associated with cat housing?
multicat households
‘constraints of telos’ for indoor cats
Are shock collars allowed to be used legally?
no
What two normal cat behaviours may be considered by owners as inappropriate?
hunting
territory marking
Does the Animal Welfare Act 2006 take into consideration how animals die?
yes
Are rescue centers allowed to kill animals?
yes
Which act overs what mutilations can be performed on animals?
Mutilations (Permitted Procedures)(England) Regulations 2007
What are 5 specific utilities dogs can have?
companion animals racing working support e.g. guidedogs fighting `
What human mental health problem has been related to cats?
hoarders
What two diseases are associated with feral cats?
FeLV
FIP
In the ‘trap, neuter, release’ schemes, what is used to mark the cat as having been neutered?
removal of the ear tip
What is the main reason dogs are rehomed?
aggression
What is the main reason cats are rehomed?
stress related inappropriate behaviour such as defaecation and urination
What genetic issue is related to rabbits?
dental conformation- malocclusion of incisors or molars
Why do rabbits often have an increased risk of death under anaesthesia?
poor husbandry leads to respiratory problems
Do rabbits rather drink from bowls or water bottles?
bowls
What are four health consequences of poor welfare in rabbits?
weight problems
dental disease
GI disease
Behavioural disease
What problem can obesity predispose to in rabbits?
fly-strike
What causes dys-biosis in rabbits?
diet too high in carbohydrates and too low in fibre
Why does stress in rabbits increase risk of disease?
it causes immunosuppression
What percentage of rabbits live alone?
50%
What can cause a female rabbit to be aggressive?
false pregnancies
