Pets & Companion Animals Flashcards
Canis Lupus is the scienific classification for what animal?
Dogs.
Felis Catus is the scienific classification for what animal?
Cats.
Define Dog.
A male dog.
Define Tom.
A male cat.
Define Bitch.
Female dog.
Define Queen.
Female Cat.
Define pet.
An animal that is kept for pleasure, usually brightly colored like fish and bird.
Define Companion Animal.
A relationship/comfort pet, usually a dog or cat.
Who has the highest rate of pet ownership?
US, also has the highest expenditures on their companion animal each year.
Approximately how much of US households have a companion animals?
63%.
Who is most likely to own a pet?
Families with children.
Who is least likely to own a pet?
Seniors who live alone.
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_______ households are more likely to own pets than _____ households.
larger, Smaller.
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Ornamental pets are usually brightly colored ________ or ________ or some type of animal that adds aesthetic appeal to an enviroment.
Fish or Birds.
Studies have shown that having a companion animals improved what?
Child rearing, health benefits, service animals, social/therapy animals & working animals.
