A NIMAL S CIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit What is a companion animal?

ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit

What is a companion animal?

UNIT MAP: FOLLOW ALONG IN YOUR PACKET

WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING?

AS 02.02: Economic value of animal agriscience

03.01: ID Breeds of animals 02.07: Gain Practical experience in handling

and care

KNOW UNDERSTAND DO!Know

Types of companion animals

Trends in the ANSC industry

Rules for pet ownership

Understand How companion

animals are defined

How trends effect spending

How to become a responsible pet owner

Do Classify Animals Make predictions

about future trends Match pets with

appropriate owners

KEY LEARNING: COMPANION ANIMALS

Unit EQ: How has the human / animal bond changed?

Concept : Practices

Lesson EQ:

How can we become responsible pet owners?

Vocab

Responsible Pet Ownership

Concept : IndustryLesson EQ:

How is the animal science industry changing?

Vocab:Enrichment

Concept : Companion Animal

Lesson EQ:What is a companion animal?

VocabCompanion

Animal

UNIT MAP SET UP (WARM UP)

Unit Name: Companion Animals Unit Essential Question: What trends are

happening in the companion animal industry today?

Concepts: (Fill in after we take our test) Daily Essential Questions: (Fill in as we go

through the unit) Vocabulary: (Fill in before we take our test

ESSENTIAL QUESTION 1

What is a companion animal?

COMPANION ANIMAL: WHAT IS THAT?

A pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment Loyal, playful, attractive characteristics

ACTIVITY

What is a pet? Frayer Model

Vocabulary Word

COMPANION ANIMAL POPULARITY

Animal

Number of U.S. householdsthat own a pet (millions)

Total number of pets ownedin the U.S. (millions)

Bird 6.0 15.0

Cat 38.2 93.6

Dog 45.6 77.5

Equine 3.9 13.3

Freshwater fish 13.3 171.7

Saltwater fish 0.7 11.2

Reptile 4.7 13.6

Small pets 5.3 15.9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_pet

PET POPULARITY

63% of US households have pets

Dogs and Cats are the most popular pets in Western Countries What are western countries?

More houses own dogs BUT dogs out number cats in population

How is this possible?

Reptiles, Birds, and Horses are next in popularity

INTERESTING FACTS (JUST LISTEN) Restrictions

Many cities limit the # of pets a person can own Certain breeds or types can be restricted

Berkeley, CA and Boulder, CO Have a law stating people do not “own” their

pets. They are the pet’s “Guardian:

Class Discussion: Why do think some one would institute (start) this wording for people and their pets relationship?

OWNING A PET : THINGS TO CONSIDER

Time Training Feeding Cleaning Stimulating (play, walk, etc)

Room Adult size of your pet Habits of your pet (clumsy, playful, high energy)

Price License, Registration Food and Care including the Vet

Top reasons for not owning a pet: 1. Not enough Time, 2. Not enough $, 3. Care during travel

CLASS ACTIVITIES

What is a Pet ?

Make a pet !

Survey your Classroom

Please complete these activities and put them in your bin when completed!

Don’t forget to answer your essential daily question in your notes


History of companion animals

WARM UP How did this animal become a companion ?

COMPANION ANIMAL HISTORY

Different animals were domesticated at different times for different reasons

Main reasons Benefited humans

Hunting aides, food, textiles (clothing) Sell / Trade for profit Status symbols

Experimentation

COMPANION ANIMALS TODAY

Less than 2% of Americans are involved in livestock agriculture

Almost everyone has a cat, dog, caged bird, or some other companion animal

For every 100 Americans there are 21 dogs, 25 cats, 6 cage birds and 4 other animals

COMPANION ANIMAL TYPES

Ornamental For looking, not touching example: Fish

Status Standing in society is shown by what animal you own

Playthings Hobbies

Interest outside main occupation (job) Companions Helpers

These can over lap How the animal is “used” is the key!

FRAYER MODEL Complete a Frayer Model for each type

of Companion Animal

Work individually for 20 minutes Then group work for 20 minutes

Come back together as a class and discuss

Wait for the bell to switch!

Are your ideas of types of animals the same?

Why do you think so?

WHY COMPANION ANIMALS?

Health benefits Mental

Goal setting Physical

Lowered blood pressure Exercise

Emotional Feelings of being needed

CONS ABOUT PET OWNERSHIP

Allergies Trip and Fall Animal bites Disease/Parasites

PROBLEMS FOR PETS CAUSED BY HUMANS

Care problems: abandonment, abuse and neglect Overindulge: Overfeeding-> Obesity-> Health

problems

Mis-use Example: Bunnies for Easter, Puppies for

Christmas What is the problem?

Over breeding for desired traits Results in poor health

MOST IMPORTANT THING!

Must understand how to feed, house, breed, and care of animals

BASIC RULES FOR PET CARE

Space Enough room to move naturally

Enrichment Activities to keep animals “entertained”

Food Proper amount and type

Water Always available!

ACTIVITY

Lab cage inspection Worksheet

Improving environments Worksheet

Turn your worksheets into your bin when complete!

WARM UP

PLEASE TURN IN YORU FRAYER MODELS FROM YESTERDAY INTO YOUR CLASS BIN (3rd drawer)

Get out your notes and write 1 thought for your warm up. Be ready to share after attendance

WARM UP: What keeps people safe in society?


Rules and Regulations

WHY HAVE LAWS?

Laws protect people Can you name some laws

that protect people?

Animals have protection under law Can you name some laws

that protect animals?

COMMON LAWS IN THE US

Dogs/Cats/Etc require: License Shots

Rabies, Distemper Proper restraint (where required)

Leash, carriers

LAWS FOR DELAWARE

Group Activity Learn your Laws!!!

SUMMARY ACTIVITY

1 sheet of paper Fold it into 3 parts

1. 5 Facts you learned about pet laws in your state

2. 3 patterns you noticed about how the laws were written

3. 1 generalization of a law you think is most important to know in order to be a responsible pet owner in Delaware. Give 2 reasons why you think it is important to know.

1

2

3


Pet Trade and Economy

WARM UP

How much money does it cost to own a dog over its life time?

ACTIVITY

Cost of owning a dog Yearly Expense

Type of Expense

Food and Treats 250 - 700Toys 25 - 150Beds 50 - 200

Leashes and Collars 20 - 50Grooming 30 - 500

Routine Veterinary Care 100 - 300

Preventive Medications and

Supplements100 - 300

Training Classes or Resources 25 - 300

Petsitters or Boarding 100 - 300Yearly Total $700-2800

Approximate Monthly Cost of

Owning a Dog$60-235

Basic Cost of Owning a Dog

PET INDUSTRY TRENDS Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures Year Billion 2010

$47.7 Est. 2009 $45.5 2008 $43.2 2007 $41.2

2006 $38.5 2005 $36.32004 $34.42003 $32.42002 $29.52001 $28.51998 $231996 $211994 $17

What trend do you see?

What might be effecting this trend?

Could you make an inference about what will happen in years to come?

ACTUAL SALES IN 2009

In 2009, $45.5 billion was spent on our pets in the U.S.

Breakdown: Food $17.56 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $10.41 billionVet Care $12.04 billionLive animal purchases $2.16 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.36 billion

ESTIMATED 2010 BREAK DOWN

For 2010, it estimated that $47.7 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.

Breakdown: Food $18.28 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $11.01 billionVet Care $12.79 billionLive animal purchases $2.21 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.45 billion

BASIC ANIMAL EXPENSES ANNUALLY (PER YEAR)

Dogs Cats Surgical Vet Visits $532 $278 Food $229 $203 Kennel Boarding $273 $255 RoutineVet $225 $203 Groomer/Grooming Aids $66 $22Vitamins $61 $28Food Treats $64 $37Toys $40 $19

FUTURE TRENDS IN THE PET INDUSTRY

Reducing the Carbon PAW print Organic food, bio degradable litters

Large companies starting pet lines Harley Davidson, Old Navy

Starting pet lines of clothes and accessories

Pets Welcome Hotels offer “check-in” treat bags, dog masseuse

Grooming Services Nails, Teeth, Hair, Pet Wipes, other care products

Yoga Pet/Owner yoga, massages, and spas

WORLDWIDE TRENDS

Increasing $ towards bettering pet life Health care, grooming, toys

Japan: $9.3 billion (2003)

Britain: $740 million (2003)

United States: $139 million (2003)

ACTIVITY

Make a Graph Each group will work on taking the information on the

board, and putting it into a graph. Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures Year Billion 2010 $47.7

Est. 2009 $45.5 2008 $43.2 2007 $41.2

2006 $38.5 2005 $36.32004 $34.42003 $32.42002 $29.52001 $28.51998 $231996 $21

1994 $17 2009 United States Spending Breakdown:

Food $17.56 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $10.41 billionVet Care $12.04 billionLive animal purchases $2.16 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.36 billion

For 2010 United States Spending Breakdown:

Food $18.28 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $11.01 billionVet Care $12.79 billionLive animal purchases $2.21 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.45 billion

Dogs Cats Surgical Vet Visits $532 $278 Food $229 $203 Kennel Boarding $273 $255 RoutineVet $225 $203 Groomer/Grooming Aids $66 $22Vitamins $61 $28Food Treats $64 $37Toys $40 $19


Being a Responsible Pet Owner in Today’s Society

WARM UP

Define “Responsibility” in your OWN words.

What does it mean to you, to BE responsible?

Think on how this would apply to pet ownership and care

DEFINE

Responsible: a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct

Pet: a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

Ownership: to have or hold as one's own: possess

GUIDE TO BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER

1. Know your facts! What type of animal? What does the animal need to survive? What does this animal need to be healthy, safe

and happy? License, Id Tags or chips

Any laws written about my animal ? Is it legal? Do I need a license to keep it?

Where do we find this information? Internet Pet supplier BOOKS! SPCA or other animal shelter


2. Consider your wants and needs Schedule

How often are you home? Or gone? Lifestyle

Busy? Active? Relaxed? Habits

Super clean? Kind of messy? Why do you want a pet?

Companion? Play mate? Status symbol?

Different animals require different levels of commitment and time Example: Fish vs. a Dog What types of commitment levels would these require?


3. Think about the future! How big will the animal get? How long do they normally live? Where will you be in the future?

Will your pet be able to come along?

Animal Size is a big determining factor that many people forget to consider

CLASSIC EXAMPLE

Python gets too big, release it right? WRONG! Pythons populations in the everglades is EXPLODING !! What’s the result? Non-native (potentially dangerous) species becoming established in the US, causing the natural ecosystem to become off balance.

AND OF COURSE!

4. Don’t Make More! Spay: Female, remove ovaries Neuter: Male, remove testicles Separate Boys and Girls

Small mammals can reproduce at VERY young ages and can reproduce VERY quickly

Example: Hamster Able to Breed: Every 20 Days, 24 hours

after giving birth Gestation Period: 20 days Number of pups: 10 on average How many pups could a mating couple

produce in a year ?

HOW ARE THESE PEOPLE PRACTICING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP?

WHAT CAN GO WRONG: HOARDING

WHAT CAN GO WRONG: ABUSE/NEGLECT

SO REMEMBER: RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP!

1. Know the facts 2. Consider you 3. Think about the future 4. Make no More!

ACTIVITY

Match that Pet!!!

TEST REVIEW Complete the test review. Use this to Study. You cannot use your notes or study guide for the test.

Define: Companion Animal, Responsible Pet Ownership, Enrichment

1. What are items to consider when owning/looking for a pet? (hint there are 3) list examples

2. What is the current trend in the animal science industry? (know examples)

3. What does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? What are the “rules” to follow?

4. Why were animals domesticated? 5. What are the (4) main rules of pet care? 6. List the Pros and Cons of pet ownership.

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A NIMAL S CIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit What is a companion animal?