Patient Accomodation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 animal welfare needs?
A
- To have a suitable environment
- To have a suitable diet
- To carry out normal behaviour patterns
- To be housed, or apart from other animals
- to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
2
Q
What are the environmental requirements?
A
- Heating: central (radiator) or local (heat pad)
- Lighting: Natural/artificial
- Ventilation: Passive (opening windows) or active (air conditioning)
- Mixture of kennel sizes
3
Q
What ambient temperature should it be for adult dogs?
A
Run area: 7-26 degrees C
Sleeping area: > 10 degrees C
4
Q
What ambient temperature should it be for adult cats?
A
10-26 degrees C
5
Q
What ambient temperature should it be for hospital and isolation areas?
A
18-21 degrees C
6
Q
What ambient temperature should it be for parturition areas?
A
18-21 degrees C
7
Q
What ambient temperature should it be for 1st week neonates?
A
18-21 degrees C
8
Q
What ambient temperature should it be for 2nd week neonates?
A
26-29 degrees C
9
Q
What are the principle aims for kennel designs?
A
- Enough space to stand and stretch
- Walk-in kennels for large breeds
- Exotic species should be housed away from predators
- Enough space for handling and nursing observations
