Euthanasia
Describe Euthanasia.
The painless killing of the animal because of a disease or is suffering.
Name the duties of a groomer
Bathe, brush, trim nails and hair
In what period of time did cats become accepted as pets because they ate mice?
Ancient Civilization
How many households own a pet in the US?
Name protected game that is only hunted during legal seasons
Rabbits, bear, deer, beaver, foxtail, and raccoon
How long does it take for Euthanasia to fully affect the animal ?
1-2 minutes
Name the duties of a boarding kennel assistant
Feed, care, and clean animals
What year was the first competitive dog show?
1859
Describe what animal abuse/ neglect is
Inflicting pain and not taking care of your pets.
Why is illegal capture and trade a major threat?
They bring diseases and invasive species
When euthanasia is administered what does it shut down in the body ?
Brain and body functions.
Name all the exhibitor jobs in the animal industry
Carnival, circus, fair, zoo, and marine mammal displays
What breeds were shown at the first competitive dog show?
Pointer and setter
Give examples of what is considered animal abuse/ neglect
Puppy mills and hitting on your pets.
What neurotransmitter and chemical in the brain does playing with or petting an animal boost?
Serotonin and dopamine
What should owners be present for when euthanasia is ejected in the animal ?
Muscle twitching, gasping for air, and eyes open.
Name all the care and management jobs.
Small animal breeders, dealers, pet shop owner + manager, vets, vet techs, pet care worker
Where was the first dog show held?
Britain
How many households in the US own 2 or more pets?
1/2
Describe what illegal capture and trade is
Unlawful harvest and trade of live animals or plants
What is euthanasia?
The process of inducing painless death into a struggling animal
How much money do pet stores generate a year, and what is the amount of taxes taken out and what for.
$21 billion in sales $15 in taxes for biomedical research
Dissection
Name the duties of an animal trainer?
Teaches the dog to obey signals and commands.
What animals are considered a protected "non game" species when speaking of hunting.
Eagles, owls, and osprey