Companion Animals
Results 21-30 of 73, sorted by relevance
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Companion Rabbits
SPCA advocates for a Rabbit Code of Welfare.
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Ultrasonic dog deterrent devices
SPCA is concerned about the use of ultrasonic dog deterrent devices due to their potential to cause welfare compromise. SPCA advocates that alternative techniques are used to control and/or train dogs, such as reward-based training methods to address barking and other unwanted behaviours.
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Debarking and Devoicing
SPCA advocates for the use of reward-based training to manage excessive barking in dogs.
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Declawing
SPCA supports the use of reward-based training and appropriate enrichment to manage aggression and redirect cats from scratching on inappropriate surfaces.
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Desexing
SPCA advocates for all companion cats, dogs, and other companion animals as deemed appropriate, to be desexed before selling or rehoming, except registered breeding animals.
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Dew Claw Removal
SPCA advocates for the removal of any dew claws from dogs to be prohibited unless carried out by a veterinarian (or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian) for therapeutic reasons and adequate and appropriate medical care is provided prior to, during and after the operation, including anaesthesia and analgesia.
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Dog Parks
SPCA recommends that a dog’s suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis, based on consideration of age, temperament, life history, and the safety and suitability of the location.
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Dog Safety
SPCA advocates for evidence-based initiatives and legislation to reduce the risk of dog bites.
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Doggy Daycares
SPCA advocates for doggy daycares to be independently inspected for compliance with welfare legislation.
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Ear Cropping and Tipping
SPCA supports pinnectomy procedures only when conducted by a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, for therapeutic reasons and where adequate and appropriate medical care is provided prior to, during and after the operation, including anaesthesia and analgesia.
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