kennel and cattery revision
- Created by: pw2000
- Created on: 18-12-18 20:06
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- Kennel and Cattery
- The Boarding Establishments Act 1963
- This act states that all kennels and catteries must have a license from the local council in order for them to open.
- Reccommendations
- 5 Animal Needs
- The need for a suitable environment
- The need for a suitable diet
- The need to be able to exhibit normal behavioural patterns
- Any need to be housed with or apart form other animals met.
- The need to be free from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
- Animals should be kept in suitable accommodation for their size
- Accommodations should be secure
- Temperature, ventilation and lighting should be regulated.
- The animals should be supplied with adequate amounts of food and water for their size and breed.
- hygiene control and disease prevention methods should be used at all times.
- Quarantine for ill animals should be provided to prevent the spread of infection and disease.
- Staff should visit the animals at regular intervals to ensure that they are all ok
- The management of the animals and facility should be suitable for the animals that are being cared for and consistent between all members of staff.
- Suitable emergency procedures should be in place and followed in the event of an emergency
- 5 Animal Needs
- Construction
- Durable
- Easily cleaned
- concrete
- smooth edges
- nothing sticking out
- solid
- secure/strong
- escape proof
- wood should not be treated with toxins
- Windows
- Natural Light
- Ventilation
- Outdoor Runs
- Grass
- Concrete
- Path
- Tarmac
- Walls
- Minimum height of 4ft
- Insulation
- The Boarding Establishments Act 1963
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