Introduction
According to Animal Health Alliance (2013), Australia had one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with more than 5 million out of 7.6 million households in Australia owning a pet. An estimated 4.2 million pets in Australia were dogs, making them the most common pet owned amongst Australian households (Animal Health Alliance, 2013). Due to the high pet ownership rates and the need to attend to the welfare of pets, companion animal veterinary services are in demand among pet owning households. Pet owners spend approximately $1.7 billion on veterinary services a year, which include visits to the veterinarian for vaccination, general check-up, dentistry and de-sexing (Animal Health Alliance, 2013). De-sexing a pet is
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Benefits of de-sexing can include reducing the propensity for unwanted and undesired behavior such as aggression problems in dogs and reduce unwanted pregnancy thus prevent over-population of unwanted puppies (Downes et al, 2015). In addition, de-sexing is a preventative health measure to reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases affecting the reproductive organs (Animal Health Alliance, 2013; McKay, Farnworth & Waran, 2009). For example, de-sexing minimises the risk of mammary and ovarian cancer, pyometra in bitches and prostate cancer, adenomas and prostatic hyperplasia in male dogs (McKay, Farnworth & Waran, 2009). However, there are also many concerns about potential detriments and side effects related to dog de-sexing such as increment of the dog’s weight, surgical complications and increased risk of prostatic neoplasms in male dogs that are de-sexed (McKay, Farnworth & Waran, 2009; Trevejo, Yang & Lund, 2011; Downes et al, 2015). Other barriers identified included the de-sexing cost and that de-sexing was not necessary because the pet was often kept indoors or fenced-in (Trevejo, Yang & Lund, 2011; Downes et al, …show more content…
For instance, Fielding, Samuels and Mather (2002) reported that younger owners were less inclined to de-sex their dogs compared to older owners as they wish to breed them. Previous studies also found that owner gender influences the attitude towards dog de-sexing (Blackshaw & Day, 1994; Fielding, Samuels & Mather, 2002; Cocia & Rusu, 2010). This was evident as studies found male owners were less likely to de-sex male dogs as they were able to relate with their male dog’s sexuality (Blackshaw & Day, 1994; Fielding, Samuels & Mather, 2002; Cocia & Rusu,
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For the mass population of pet owners, pets are considered a treasure, so the conversation of how much is to be spend on them is a hot debut. I do agree with Burkhart Bilger's Argument that, “Our love affair with pets our pets has gotten out of control.” but I contend with the ideal that it is a widespread problem. I still insist that owners should show attention and love to their pet but so without the overspending in regards to your income. This topic is brought up in Bilgers’ article “The Last Meow” where he uses different facts, examples, and stories that back up my position.
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When most people today see a pitbull they see it as a monster who could snap at any moment. Something that they should protect themselves and their family from; but that is not necessarily true. Is any one man or woman exactly like the last? A human being’s personality along with their capacity for violence is molded by their past and how they were treated growing up; pit bulls are no different. In today’s society pitbulls are unfairly discriminated against because they are favored among street gangs and dog fighting rings, leaving a staggering number of loyal and loving dogs homeless or mistreated.
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Thousands of animals are put to sleep each year due to not having any available homes for them to be adopted. According to Jennifer Sexton and Tom Warhol in Domestic Animal Overpopulation, “The average female cat can produce two litters of six kittens per year, a female dog can produce one litter of six or more puppies per year, making pet overpopulation a significant problem.” Animal overpopulation is costing money and you can help the pets with spay and neutering programs. A new solution is mandatory contracts for breeders and spay and neuter programs. This paper will talk about spay and neuter programs, contracts for breeders, and why some people don’t think animal overpopulation is a problem. Thankfully there are solutions to this issue of animal overpopulation.
Mateship in Australian Films Mateship has long been a major aspect of the national image as projected by Australian films, yet the moralities of mateship and the image of men as mates did not go unchallenged. Australian cinema as a significant part of the whole industry of image-makers in the country. the way it portrays mateship, the single most important mythic element. in the cultural identity of Australia, is worth analysing. This paper reviews the historical background of mateship in Australia and its contemporary development.
The pet industry is undoubtedly thriving. According to a survey conducted by American Pet Products Association, 56% of families in the United States owned a pet in 1988. This year, 2017, has seen a rise in the figure to 68%. Among all kinds of pets owned in the U.S. households, dog dominates with an ownership of 60.2 million. (American Pet Products Association, 2017)
From the Australia’s population of 19.387 million (2001) 40% which is 7.4 million households owned at least one dog. There ...
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Pets are a common sight in many households today. In fact, according to the APPMA National Pet Owners Survey, 63 percent of U.S. households own a pet. At the top of this percentage are dogs and cats. One of the most important decisions an owner of a dog or cat has to make is whether or not to get them spayed or neutered. There are various reasons why people choose to not have this done, but all those reasons can be proven invalid. Many factors come in to play as why this is such an important thing to do. The effects of dogs and cats not being spayed or neutered has become such a major issue that it should be a law that all pet owners have to get their pet spayed or neutered.
Additionally, there are other reasons to spay and neuter. “It helps to reduce companion animal overpopulation. Most countries have a surplus of companion animals and are forced to euthanize or disregard their great suffering. The surplus ...
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Gender roles and identity are constantly shifting throughout different societal generations. Men and woman both have notable similarities and differences in genders and they each contribute to their personalities and actions. In the past men have been viewed as a more dominant sex in society over women, both in careers, home life, and sexually, however, today women have bridged many of the gaps and society is accepting a more equal view of genders. The following examines the similarities and differences between men and woman by looking at biological characteristics, gender roles, and sexual responses.