Mod 5 geriatric animals
Geriatric changes
Hair greys
Usually around eyes and muzzle
sleep more
heat and cold tolerance is reduced
Increased irritability
Federal laws vs provincial vs municipal
Federal = animals are property, no unecessary pain suffering or injury, and offenses for animal import
Prov = regulate property laws, vets report cases of animal abuse, increased fines for repeat offenses
Municipal = some cities have limits on the number of animals owned
Most cities require dogs to be leashed when off owners property
Fine ~$50 + 10/day
Are nanny dogs real?
No, there is little evidence to support the term
Cats and human health relation
Cat ownership = moderate blood pressure
fewer heart attacks
Falls - 86000 falls caused by pets ~80% dogs
Constipation in older cats happens because?
Drink less and so less fluid absorbed during intestinal passage
Muscle tone weakens
feces is harder and more difficult to pass
Switching to wetter foods may help
What is a dog or cat license? Fee?
All dogs and cats over 4 months of age require a license, ~24% licensed in stoon, failure to licesne fine in stoon in $250 up to $350, pets must wear tag or microchip
If spayed they pay less for fees
dogs = unspayed $62 vs spayed $31
Cats = unspayed $42 vs spayed $19
Waste removal laws
Feces shall be picked up and disposed of properly
Fine imposed if caught not picking it up
Kennel licenses are?
most municipalities require an annual license
new kennels may require a signed consesnt of neighbours
maximum number per kennel
set hours dog may be outside to control barking times
Different detection dogs include
Medical detection - seizure detection, hypoglycemia
Cancer detection - bladder cancer from urine, and lung cancer from breath
SAR = agility, endurance, persistence, self-confidence, recovery of a body
Explosive detection canines
Drug canines
Tracking canines
Arthritis is dogs and cats
Covering of joint deteriorates and synovial fluid loses viscosity
abrasion of bones increases
more lameness after rest after hard work/exercise
What is the pet at large perk?
It is a once in the lifetime fee being waved for a pet running at large of if they have impound fees incurred
direct return home and safe shelter until owner is able to retrieve
Barking violations
Nuisance noise is defined as barking or howling that last 15 mins or intermittently for an hour after 11pm to 6am
complaints must include a 5 day log - including time of day and duration
video and audio recordings help
What are annual litter limits?
if someone produces more than 6 litters per year their facility must be inspected
a male that sires more than 6 litters need to have DNA on file
What are some animal assisted activites
Dogs with calm temperament
dogs are affectionate around people
casual visits to the places: hospitals, schools, senior houses
When is it time?
Pain is severe
side effects of treatment become problematic
incontinence
Decrease quality of life
When are dogs not returned even if they have the PAL perk
Animals are deemed dangerous
Animals acting in an aggressive manner
owners who have willfully and purposely allowed animals to run loose
Dangerous dog laws
A dog that has bitten or injured a person or domestic animal unless teased, abused, assaulted, or if the dog was reacting to a person trespassing
killed a person or domestic animal
an attack trained dog
What is the animal pedigree act
Sets minimum standards for registration of animals
acts which sets the minimum for classification as purebred or registered
only one official registry per breed may exist in canada
What is animal assisted therapy?
Goal-oriented, planned, structured and documented therapeutic intervention
therapy dogs go to: senior residences and care facilities, hospitals, schools to promote studying, children with autism, in prisons
Common causes of death?
Dogs = cancer, kidney failure, cardiac failure
cats = kidney failure, cancer, infectious disease
What is the Calgary responsible pet ownership bylaw?
24.5% returned in saskatoon
87% returned in Calgary
lowest euthanasia 5% in NA
license fees are same or higher
Breed bans
include american put bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, american bully, and staffordshire bull terrier
since pit bull make up 1-3% of overall dog population but cause >50% of serious attacks
What is the Federation Cynologique internationale (FCI)
World canine organization
80 member organization
one per country
ensures pedigrees are mutually recognized
CKC lost status in 2006 and regained privileges by 2010
Assistance dogs include
Trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities
Guide dogs = assist people with visual disabilities
Hearing dogs = assist people with hearing problems
service dogs = assist people with physical disabilities or supporting psychiatric disabilities and autism