Animal Welfare

Karen S. (Denmark)
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  1. microchip
    a tiny piece of material used to make an integrated circuit
    A cat which can be easily identified (e.g. via a microchip) is more likely to be reunited with his/her owner and to receive prompt veterinary care if injured.
  2. veterinary
    of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
    A cat which can be easily identified (e.g. via a microchip) is more likely to be reunited with his/her owner and to receive prompt veterinary care if injured.
  3. vaccination
    taking a substance, usually by injection, against a disease
    Ask your vet for advice about things you can do to protect your cat’s health, such as vaccination, treatments to control parasites (e.g. fleas and worms) and neutering.
  4. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
    Ensure your cat’s coat is kept in good condition by grooming him/her regularly.
  5. welfare
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    Prevention - how we can help

    RSPCA Education is a completely free service for teachers and youth justice professionals that raises awareness of animals and animal welfare issues.
  6. stressed
    suffering severe physical strain
    Cats that are insecure or stressed may become unwell as a result.
  7. pedigree
    the ancestry or lineage of an individual
    Many pedigree dogs never appear in shows, but many are bred by breeders who want to produce show-winning animals, and who sell their surplus dogs as pets.
  8. ownership
    the state of being in possession of something
    Our work relies on your support, so get involved or donate

    Irresponsible dog ownership

    Latest News

    Blog: After 21 years of waiting for a revision on dog laws, is this it?
  9. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
    Dogs with folded or wrinkled skin are prone to itchy and painful skin complaints, and dogs with bulging or sunken eyes are prone to injury, pain or discomfort.
  10. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
    Cats that are insecure or stressed may become unwell as a result.
  11. disease
    an impairment of health
    Read our expert reviewed pet care information to find out more about the needs of cats:
    Environment, Diet, Behaviour, Company and Health and welfare.Health and welfare



    Make sure your cat is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease



    Facts

    Cats feel pain and have similar pain thresholds to people.
  12. legislation
    the act of making or enacting laws
    Current legislation is failing to tackle the problem of irresponsible dog ownership and since the introduction of The Dangerous Dogs Act in 1991, the situation has been getting progressively worse for both people and animals.
  13. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    We offer advice on caring for all animals and campaign to change laws that will protect them, which we will enforce through prosecution.
  14. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
    Only use medicines that have been prescribed for your individual cat.
  15. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
    We offer advice on caring for all animals and campaign to change laws that will protect them, which we will enforce through prosecution.
  16. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
    Our mission statement

    Preventing animal cruelty by supporting you to develop informed, responsible and active citizens.
  17. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
    Our mission statement

    Preventing animal cruelty by supporting you to develop informed, responsible and active citizens.
  18. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    The government in Westminster's announcement on new proposals to update dog laws in England fail to address the real issues associated with irresponsible ownership.
Created on Thu May 10 04:39:52 EDT 2012

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