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What are the health and welfare issues associated with …

WEBReferences [] Gunn-Moore et al (2008) Breed-related disorders of catsJournal of Small Animal Practice 49: 167–168. [] Farnworth MJ et al (2016) Flat feline faces: Is …

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What are the Five Domains of Animal Welfare

WEBThe Five Domains explores the mental state of an animal in detail and acknowledges that for every physical aspect that is affected, there may be an accompanying emotion or …

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What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

WEBBOAS is a lifelong, and often progressive disorder that affects an animal’s ability to breathe, exercise, eat, play, sleep, engage in normal behaviours and live comfortably. Extremely …

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What are the benefits of companion animals to human health

WEBInteracting with companion animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, horses, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians) can have a range of physical and mental health benefits …

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What animal welfare problems are associated with dog breeding

WEBThere are a number of significant animal welfare problems associated with breeding of certain dog breeds and pedigree dog breeding. These include exaggerated physical …

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What do I need to know about Brachycephalic dogs

WEBBrachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a breed related disorder commonly seen in dogs, which results in breathing difficulties and significant compromise to their …

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How should I care for my birds

WEBThere are plenty of studies that prove that birds are very intelligent [ 1 ] . They are very clever; they can comprehend and learn things; they can learn to use tools; they have …

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How should I care for my lorikeet

WEBFood should be placed up high in the cage to minimise contamination with faeces. Feed and water dishes should be washed daily in hot, soapy water. Your lorikeet should also have …

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How should I care for my ferrets

WEBBrush the hair and part it to examine the skin. Look for flaking, bald patches, fleas or flea dirt, or fur loss or thinning. The nails should not be too long, and the foot pads should be …

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How should I care for my goldfish

WEBWeekly partial water changes of 10 to 25% of the tank water are recommended combined with a gravel clean to remove waste and to help your goldfish …

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What vaccinations should my dog receive

WEBCore and non-core vaccines. Core vaccines are those that all dogs should receive as these protect against potentially fatal diseases. The core vaccines for dogs are canine …

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What are the animal welfare issues with feedlots for cattle

WEBDrainage – To avoid foot problems, including lameness, good drainage and a suitable hard standing area are important. Muddy conditions can cause muddy coats which interferes …

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How should I care for my guinea pigs

WEBGrass hay should be the high-fibre cornerstone of every guinea pig’s diet. The fibre in hay helps meet the important dental and digestive health needs of …

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What are common health problems in guinea pigs

WEBMites are a common cause of skin problems in guinea pigs. These cause irritation, itchiness, fur loss, and guinea pigs can even tear their own skin while …

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What should I feed my cat

WEBCats will occasionally eat grass, which may be a source of vegetable matter and micronutrients. Be aware that large amounts of certain types of ‘cat grass’ can cause …

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What is animal hoarding and why is it harmful to animals

WEBAnimal hoarding can be described as where an individual keeps a large number of animals but fails to provide adequate care and fails to recognise the suffering of the animals due …

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What should I feed my donkey

WEBDonkeys require a diet high in fibre and low in protein, sugars, starch/carbohydrates and calories. The donkey diet should consist of mainly good quality barley straw or oat straw …

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What are the animal welfare problems associated with Scottish …

WEBSerious abnormalities in joints and bone growth lead to arthritis (painful, swollen joints), short, abnormally thick, and inflexible tails, spinal abnormalities and short, stiff legs. The …

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