Canine Flashcards
Common Canine Infectious Diseases and the systems they affect
Distemper – GI + resp + neurological
Infectious hepatitis – liver
Parvovirus – GI disease
Leptospirosus – Liver + kidney
Parainfluenza/Bordatella (Kennel cough) - Resp
Canine Endo and Ectoparasites
Endo - roundworms and tapeworms
Ecto - fleas, ticks, mites, lice
Worming treatment times
Monthly until 6 months, every 3-4 months after
Canine inherited disorders
Syringomyelia
Cutaneous Mucinosis
Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS)
Routine canine procedures
Vaccination
Microchipping
Removing dew claws
Castration
Spay
Tail docking
Current and Contentious Canine Issues
Raw feeding
Electric Shock Collars
BAOS
Pedigree dogs
Antimicrobials
Obesity
Veggie Diets
Tail Docking
Roles of dogs in society
Work
Research
Sports and hobbies
Companions
Feral
Breeding
Describing dogs
Mongrel = 1 or more parents of mixed breeds
Crossbreed = both parents of recognised breeds
Purebreed = parents of same breed
Pedigree = registered purebreed with known history of ancestors
Dog Breeds/Categories
Gundog - marking, flushing out, retrieving game
Hound - hunts game
Working - guard, search, rescue
Utility - range of jobs
Terrier - flush out game or kill vermin
Pastoral - herd livestock
Toy - companions
Canine Behavioural Development
Prenatal – influenced in utero e.g. stressed mother -> more reactive offspring
Neonatal – 0-2 weeks – simple associations, stimulation + handling produces more confident dogs
Transitional – 2-3 weeks – open eyes, ear canals, startle response, show interest in solid food, social behaviour
Sensitive Period – 3-12 weeks – very sensitive to new objects, associations based on +ve and –ve experiences, recognises and interacts with species that it cohabits
Juvenile Period – 12-sexual maturity – exploration of environment increases, refined behaviour
Social Maturity – learning continues, formation of stable relationships with various species
Sensitive Period Components
Socialisation = learning to recognise and socialise with species it cohabits
Habituation = animal is exposed to environmental and learns to ignore them e.g. traffic
Key bodies and organisations relating to canines
Kennel Club
Dog health and welfare, advice on health and management, manage petlog, support health schemes
Breed Societies
Promote, preserve and improve their particular breed
Parliament
Pass laws relating to animal health and welfare e.g. animal welfare act 2006
Police
Act on cases of animal mistreatment
DEFRA
Government run program to support to environment
Ports health authorities
Prevents the introduction of dangerous diseases
Local Authority Dog wardens
Local complaints about dog fouling, stray and dangerous dogs
RSPCA, Blue Cross, Dogs Trust etc.
Charities
APBC/Association of pet behaviours counsellors
Promote animal welfare through training and behaviour change
Canine Related Laws and Legislation
PSPOs – Public space protection orders – introduced by local authorities e.g. failing to remove faeces, dog not wearing lead etc.
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2006
Breeding and sale of dogs 1999
Control of dogs order 1992
Microchipping of dogs regulation 2015
Dangerous dogs act 1991
5 welfare needs
Health
Behaviour
Companionship
Diet
Environment
Common sites for canine IV injection
Cephalic vein
Jugular Vein
Saphenous Vein
