Who is a Pet?

Respect Animals Project (R.A.P), 6th -8th

Part 1b,c., Volume I

Who is a Pet?

• The term “pet” can mean different things to different people.

• Class defined ideas---• Kindness, compassion, humane treatment• Pet: A companion, a friend, a living being that shares

our life and home

Nutrition & Water

• Clean Water– Sufficient Quantity– Stable Container

• Fresh Pet Food– Appropriate to the

Species

Body ConditionNormal Weight

Body ConditionUnderweight

Body ConditionOverweight

It’s Time for…

Fat Fit or

Feed Me?

Proper Housing Or ShelterWaterproof roof, structurally sound Room to stand up, sit down, turn around

and lie down

Sufficiently insulated

Four sides, a top and a bottom

Surrounding area free from trash or waste

It’s Time for…

House My

Dog!

Points to Remember

• The Animal Service Center (ASC) is the only shelter in Leon County. If you spot something you believe is cruelty or neglect, please contact the ASC.

• Clean water should be provided at all times. • Dog food is for dogs. Cat food is for cats. People food

is for people.• Exercise your pet and give him/her attention.• If your dog stays outside he/she needs a dog house.

Your Other Family Doctor

• The owner or caretaker of any sick or injured animal is required to seek veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering.

• Insert Dr. Debbie Video here:-------

Parasites

• Fleas and Ticks• Mange• Heartworms• Roundworms• Hookworms

Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and Ticks

• Fleas and Ticks Video

Mange

• Two common types of Mange– Demodex– Scabies

• Both have similar symptoms• Both must be treated using

prescription medication

Demodex Mange• Caused by a mite• Mite normally occurs on dogs• Not contagious between

dogs or to people• Dogs with weakened immune

systems are prone to mange• Do not breed dogs that have

mange• Several treatment options

including medicated dips and oral medications

View from the microscope

Scabies Mange• Caused by a mite• Contagious between

dogs and to people• Extremely itchy!!• Several treatment

options including medicated dips and oral medications

View from the microscope

Heartworm Disease

• Heartworm Video

Roundworms

• Worms live in intestines in animals

• Causes vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss in animals

• When people get the worms travel around the body

• Problems caused based on where they go

Hookworms

• Worms live in intestines in animals

• When people get worms they burrow into the skin

Hooks and Rounds

• Prevention– Treatment of infected

animals– Routine deworming – Pick up the poop– Keeping pets from

defecating in child play areas

• Monthly Heartworm Prevention works against hooks & rounds too!

Grooming

• Owners shall provide health related grooming to ensure that animals are maintained in a humane state and able to carry out normal activities.– Bathing– Nail Trimming– Ear Cleaning– Dental Care– Coat Care

Why is Grooming Important?

Points to Remember

• You must seek veterinary care when needed.

• Heartworms are spread by mosquitos and are 100% preventable.

• There are two common types of mange.

• There are a variety of parasitic worms that can live in your pet’s intestines and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss.

• Know your pet’s grooming requirements.

Costs of Pet Ownership

• Time• Money

Cost of Pet OwnershipInitial CostsSmall Dog Large Dog Cat

Adoption Fees $100 $100 $75

Spay/Neuter $250 $300 $150

Initial Vet Visit $100 $100 $100

Pet Carrier $50 $50

Crate $75 $150

Litter Box $35

Scratching Post $35

Training Classes $150 $150

Annual Total $725 $800 $445

Small Dog Large Dog Cat

Food $150 $250 $150

Annual Vet Care $250 $300 $200

Cat Litter $175

Toys/Treats $50 $100 $50

Grooming $300 $350 $100

Misc. $50 $75 $50

Annual Total $800 $1075 $725

Cost of Pet OwnershipAnnual Costs

What is Animal Cruelty?

• No Person shall unnecessarily:– Overload– Overdrive– Torture or torment– Deprive of necessary

food, water or shelter– Beat or mutilate– Inhumanely kill

• Do these things• Cause these things to

be done• Permit them to be done• Animal Cruelty Video

• Failing to provide proper food, water and shelter to an animal.

Animal had no water

Body condition score is low

No shelter