This week the RSPCA’s Dog Welfare Specialist, Dr Sam Gaines, joins Anna to discuss the latest on Breed Specific Legislation. Following a recent debate in Parliament prompted by a petition urging for reform as the 30th Anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) approached on August 12th. We discuss that as a ‘nation of animal lovers’ the UK is behind other countries in its approach to dogs and public safety. The banning of four breeds: the Pitbull, the Japanese Tosa, the Fila Brasiliero, and Dogo Argentino has not worked with dog bites rising year on year. We discuss other approaches not least education, bringing back dog licences, new bylaws that would be in the public’s safety. We chat about the potential of an independent review and study to ascertain whether certain breeds are more ‘dangerous’ than other breeds or cross breeds. If the independent review concludes there is insufficient evidence to support the Governments position on BSL, the hope is this aspect would have to be revised.
Vet Lise Hansen joins Anna Webb to discuss why every dog must have a Titre Test. It tests for the serological immunity to the core diseases, proving immunity in lieu of an annual booster shot. She explains that vaccines do not come in small medium and large so a dog like Mr Binks weighing 5 kilos takes the same amount as a Great Dane! Why do something you don't need to do? The World Small Animal veterinary Association recommends Titre Tests over boosters now that lifetime Duration of Immunity has been proved.
This week the RSPCA’s Dog Welfare Specialist, Dr Sam Gaines, joins Anna to discuss the latest on Breed Specific Legislation. Following a recent debate in Parliament prompted by a petition urging for reform as the 30th Anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) approached on August 12th. We discuss that as a ‘nation of animal lovers’ the UK is behind other countries in its approach to dogs and public safety. The banning of four breeds: the Pitbull, the Japanese Tosa, the Fila Brasiliero, and Dogo Argentino has not worked with dog bites rising year on year. We discuss other approaches not least education, bringing back dog licences, new bylaws that would be in the public’s safety. We chat about the potential of an independent review and study to ascertain whether certain breeds are more ‘dangerous’ than other breeds or cross breeds. If the independent review concludes there is insufficient evidence to support the Governments position on BSL, the hope is this aspect would have to be revised.
Vet Lise Hansen joins Anna Webb to discuss why every dog must have a Titre Test. It tests for the serological immunity to the core diseases, proving immunity in lieu of an annual booster shot. She explains that vaccines do not come in small medium and large so a dog like Mr Binks weighing 5 kilos takes the same amount as a Great Dane! Why do something you don't need to do? The World Small Animal veterinary Association recommends Titre Tests over boosters now that lifetime Duration of Immunity has been proved.
