What makes an animal a companion animal?
Animals not trained for any specific purpose other than companionship
What species are considered companion animals?
There is no black or white answer in this day and age.
But: Cats, Dogs, Horses
What 5 factors should be considered before getting a companion animal?
- Financial Ability
- Time Commitment
- Animals Health Problems
- Humans Health Problems
- Responsibility
What makes an animal domesticated?
- Sheltered
- Food and Watered
- Nurtured
- Reproduction Controlled
How many households in America own a pet today?
68%
What is the most historically impactful domesticated animal?
A Horse
What was the first domesticated animal? Where? When?
A Dog. In China and Israel. Approximately 15,000 years ago.
What were dogs first domesticated for vs what they are used for now?
Then: Hunting Companions, Sledding, Guard Dogs, To warm beds, Status for the rich.
Changed from wild to Tamed and…
Now: Hunting Companions, Guard Dogs, Guide Dogs, Majority Non-Working Companions
How many chromosomes do Dogs have?
39 pairs
Dogs are descendants of which animals?
Wolves
What differences do we see between dog breeds?
Morphological and Temperaments
When and where were Cats domesticated?
Around 6000 years ago. In Egypt. Used for pest control.
Where did the bad rep of cats come from?
- Went to Europe on Trade Ships
- Association to Witches
- Black cats familiar to Lucifer
- Thought responsible for the plague
Who were the historically known dogs and what were they known for?
Buddy: The first guide dog
Igloo: Flew over North and South pole
Laika: First Dog in Space
Balto: Helped transport medicine with a sled to a village
Where are dogs seen in this society?
- Appearance on TV
- As Mascots
- Therapeutic Pets
Where are cats seen in this society?
- In literature and films
- Symbols of Ancient Rome
Where are horses seen in this society?
- Mythical Creatures
- Literature and on TV
How have animals improved aspects of human life?
Affection
Improve Exercise
Work
Protection
Entertainment
Anxiety Reduction
Teaching of Responsibility
True or false: The trends of Pet Ownership have decreased?
False: they have increased and spiked especially during COVID.
Why have trends of Pet Ownership increased?
Media Influence
Mental Health Support
Not enough neutering
Medical and technical advances
Easier to acquire
The increase of people
Start a family to teach responsibility
What are the 2 Major costs of owning a pet?
Food and Health
What are additional costs of owning a pet?
Training, Fee of purchase, Toys, Collars, Fencing, Housing
What are the 2 Major economic impacts of the pet industry?
Veterinarians and Pet food Industry
