Small Animal Rehabilitation - Legislation

What does ACPAT stand for?

• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in All Therapy

• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy

• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Ant Therapy

• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Art Therapy

What does CHA stand for?

• Canine Handstand Association

• Cat Hydrotherapy Association

• Canine Hydrotherapy Association

• Canine Hydration Association

What does COSHH stand for?

• The Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

• The Control Of Stray Hamsters to Help

• The Control Of Systems Hazardous to Health

• The Control of Snakes Hazardous to Health

Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 it is illegal for...

• a dog owner to wash his dog more than once a year

• a dog owner to treat their dog for fleas without first consulting a vet

• any person to diagnose and treat an animal unless they are a registered veterinary surgeon (with no exceptions)

• any person to diagnose and treat an animal unless they are a registered veterinary surgeon (with a few exceptions)

Under which act can a professional refuse to treat a dog if they feel the animal presents a danger to them or those around them?

• The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

• COSHH 2002

• Data Protection Act 1998

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

Under which legislation do all appropriate precautions need to be made for the safety of animals and staff around potentially harmful substances?

• Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

• COSHH 2002

• Data Protection Act 1998

What legislation would cover the names and addresses of clients that bring their pets to an organisation for rehabilitation?

• COSHH 2002

• Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

• Data Protection Act 1998

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

Which of the Animal Welfare Acts five needs is most relevant to small animal rehabilitation?

• The need for a suitable environment

• The need for a suitable diet

• The need to be housed with or apart from other animals

• The need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.