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What does a healthy bird look like

WebThings to look out for include: Wing droop. Lameness. Breathing through an open mouth or with exaggerated body movements (unless the bird has only just been caught; even then …

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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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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 are the benefits of companion animals to human …

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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How should I care for my turtles

WebThe basking area needs a temperature around 28-34 degrees. As they are diurnal (active during the day), they will need at least 12 hours of light daily. They are very reliant on …

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What is good animal welfare

WebThe RSPCA considers that the welfare of an animal includes both physical and mental states. Ensuring good animal welfare goes beyond preventing pain, suffering or distress …

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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 can I tell if my reptile is sick

WebIf you see any of the following signs, take your pet to a reptile vet promptly: Lameness on one or more limb. Body swellings. Bubbles from the nose/mouth. Discharge from the …

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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 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 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 can breeders do to avoid exaggerated physical features that

WebEvery breeder has an important responsibility to ensure their dogs are able to live a healthy, happy and long life. Some dog breeds have exaggerated physical features that cause …

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What are the animal welfare issues with housing layer hens in …

WebAll layer hen housing systems have advantages and disadvantages, but caged housing systems inherently compromise the welfare of layer hens because of the …

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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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How should I keep and care for my goldfish

WebWater maintenance. Weekly partial water changes of 10-25% of the tank water are recommended in conjunction with a gravel clean to remove waste and to help keep …

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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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What do the terms inbreeding and linebreeding mean

WebInbreeding is the mating of related individuals who have one or more ancestors in common [ 1 ]. Linebreeding is a form of inbreeding. Inbreeding reduces the genetic variation within …

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