Lecture 5

Question 1

For Pet shops

discuss what is required of them

Answer 1

Pet shops;

• there is licensing and inspections
• there is a minimum standard of care and handling of the animals
• staff training if required
• sometimes there is a restriction on breed which can be sold
• there is a certain way apply force
• pet shops are to promote responsible pet ownership via choosing the most appropriate pet and supply them with the necessary information

Question 2

Define a puppy farm and what is the legislation for puppy farms

Answer 2

Puppy farm;
an intensive dog breeding place which has shit conditions that don’t meet the doggos need to behavioural, social or physiological needs
-legislation; the way forward 2019
the smart puppy and dog buyers guide

Question 3

What is the legislation for aggressive dog

Answer 3

legislation for aggressive dog
-Breed specific legislation which deals with dog fighting and dog bites
UK dangerous dogs act 1991; which is breed specific and has strict provisions (all entire and unmicrochipped dogs should be out down)
-Australian animal management bill 2008; dogs should be controlled in pubic, keep in appropriated areas,
dogs which are dangerous and restricted should be desexed within 3 months
muzzled in public places
collars and tags id the doggo

Question 4

Discuss Restricted dogs in Australia and give examples

Answer 4

Restricted dogs
certain breeds are not allowed in Australia this is only for pure-breds
some examples are
dogo argentino
tosa Inu
American pit bull terrier etc.
as a vet if you see a restricted dog you must report it

Question 5

Explain the difference between dangerous dog and restricted dog legislation

Answer 5

dangerous dog legislation isn’t the same as restricted breed regulations
any dog may be declared dangerous under Se 33E of the Australian dog act, dog breed and size doesn’t come into it

Question 6

Whats the AVA policy on breed specific legislation and what are the 5 interacting factors

Answer 6

AVA policy on breed specific legislation 
genetic predisposition is important however the environment and and learning are also important 
5 interacting factor 
-heredity (genes and breed)
-early experience
-socialisation and training 
-health (physical ad psychological)
-victim behaviour

Question 7

Explain the difference between a dangerous and menacing dog

Answer 7

Dangerous dogs vs menacing dogs

• a dog can be menacing on the same grounds as a dangerous dog but the attack wasn’t serious
• a dog can be declared as dangerous if the attack was serious

Question 8

Where do the health and welfare problems in pedigree dogs come from?

Answer 8

health and welfare problems in pedigree dogs can arise as a result of the intentional selection for over the top physical features or from an inherited disease.

Question 9

For the following cat breeds list the different issues

• persian
• scottish fold
• munchkin
• hairless cat

Answer 9

• Persian- lack of airways
• Scottish fold- osteochondrodysplasia; fucked up development of the cartilage and bone
• Munchkin; very short legs and mobility issues
• Hariless cats; myopathy and temp regulation

Question 10

Discuss the dog/ cat meat trade

Answer 10

-dog meat is said to give a special health giving properties
-common in some asian cultures (China)
in these asian countries
-its actually illegal but there is no enforced law and therefore the illegal dog and cat meat trade occurs