Companion Animal Studies Flashcards

Flashcards for reviewing key vocabulary and concepts from the Companion Animal Studies lecture notes.

how many parts of Animal Welfare Act 1999

Consists of nine parts.

Five Domains of Welfare

Nutrition, Environment, Health, Behaviour, Mental state

how can Canine Tail Docking (NZ)

Allowed for therapeutic reasons by vets.

who can do Canine Ear Cropping

Not allowed in New Zealand.

what is Cystocentesis

Procedure where a needle is inserted into the bladder to obtain a urine sample.

Signs of Heat Stress in Dogs

Excessive panting, excessive drooling, hyperventilating

Five Freedoms

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst. 2. Freedom from discomfort. 3. Freedom from pain, injury and disease. 4. Freedom to express normal behaviour. 5. Freedom from fear and distress.

Cat (Taxonomic Classification)

Genus: Felis, Species: catus

Dog (Taxonomic Classification)

Genus: Canis, Species: lupus familiaris

Guinea Pig (Taxonomic Classification)

Genus: Cavia, Species: porcellus

Rabbit (Taxonomic Classification)

Genus: Oryctolagus, Species: cuniculus

Domestic Mouse (Taxonomic Classification)

Genus: Mus, Species: musculus

Brown Rat (Taxonomic Classification)

Genus: Rattus, Species: norvegicus

Husbandry Factors for Preventing Disease

Hygiene, Nutrition, Preventative healthcare, Housing, Environmental enrichment

Preventative Healthcare (Examples)

Vaccinations, flea/worm treatments, neutering, grooming

Travel Crate Requirements

Well constructed, ventilation, secure door, smooth edges, clean, absorbent bedding, water accessible

Hydrotherapy (Complementary Therapy)

Safe and effective aquatic exercise in a controlled environment.

Laser Therapy (Complementary Therapy)

Stimulates the body's natural healing processes using a beam of light.

Osteoarthritis (Common)

Main clinical signs: Lameness, Stiffness, Reduced range of motion, Changes in behavior

Senior Animal Care

Regular vet checkups, mobility/exercise, grooming, diet and environment adjustments, maintaining mental activity

Common Bacteria from Poor Food Management

E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter