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ANSC 250 1st Edition Lecture 4 Outline of Last Lecture I. Identifying exotic petsII. How exotic pets are delivered to the US and brought into US familiesIII. Diseases associated with exotic petsIV. Regulations concerning the presence of exotic pets Outline of Current Lecture I. Reasons why the environmental health is important for you and your petsII. Comprehending the connections between the animal liberation movement and the environmental movement and what you can do to help minimize itIII. Examples of how dogs are used in conservation Current LectureI.Why do you care about the environment? A. Resource overexploitation (i.e. I don’t want to go extinct)B. PeaceC. NIMBYD. Smog kills E. Extreme weather (strange weather patterns)F. Future generations G. Going green saves money H. Water and airI. Health concerns J. Your sporting activitiesK. Wildlife is awesome L. Nice vacation spots!I. Balance in NatureM.“When one tugs at a single thing in Nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world” – John Muir i.(Ex.) With sea otters, kelps forest food webII. Environmental/Conservation EthicsA.Extends 'ethics' to include non-humans i. Intrinsic worthii.Utilitarian valueB. Focus:i.Maintain health ii. Conserving energy and materials B.Land ethic, "inanimate entities such as oceans and lakes, mountains, forests, and wetlands are assigned a greater value than individual animals”These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.II. Questions addressed by environmental ethicsA.Should we continue to clear cut forests for human consumptions? II. Animal liberation and environmental ethics: complementary?A.Ethics and rights go beyond humans B. Peter Singeri.Animal liberation1. Animals can suffer2.Popularized term "speciesm"a. Speciesm: i.Coined in 1970's by Richard Ryderii. Assigned of values or rights to beings based on their species1.Prejudice against non-humans2. Rights assigned based on perceived lack of rationality3. "Cat people" vs. "bird people"B.World Heritagei. Environment is not sentientii.What is its value to life? II. Animal liberation and environmental ethics: contradictory? A.Individualism vs. Holismi. Reduction of suffering and death vs. acting for overall healthii.Suffering of individual vs. concern for population status (ecosystem-wide status) II.So, what impact does my pet have on the environment? A. Carbon footprinti.Amount of carbon dioxide (CO2), or other carbon compound emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of an individual, company, country, etc.B.Carbon paw print i. Includes: food, bowls, bedding, collars, toys, waste bags, grooming, etc.ii.Medium size dog: annual footprint of 2.07 acres about 2x the size required to drive an SUV 10,000km per yeariii.Cat: annual footprint of 0.37 acres just less than driving a Volkswagen Golf for a yearB.Food i. Dogs and cats are carnivoresii.Average medium size dog eats 360 pounds of meat per year and generates 596 pounds of CO2 emissionsiii.Feeding a cat generates 517 pounds of CO2 emissionsiv. GHG Emissions of various foods (chart): Beef produces the most carbon dioxide; carrot emit very little. v. In order to reduce green house gas emissions:1.Look for foods alternative proteins 2. Read the ingredient list3.Natural/organic foods (if concerned about pesticides) B. Wastei.Pick it up to prevent contamination of water sourcesii. Bacteria from dogs:1.Fecal coliform2. E coli3.Specific protozoan4. Studies have shown that pets produce more bacteria in water sources than humans; there's an increase in pets fecal bacteria in the air during the winterii.Two part problem with cat waste1. Waste = water contamination2.Littera. Clay based litteri.Requires mining ii. Shipped to dry facilityiii.Does not biodegradeb. Silica basedi.Requires miningii. Needs changed less often b.Plant basedi. Walnut shell, corn litters, etc. 2.Carries toxoplasmosisa. Is not killed in sewage processing plantsb.70% of dead Cali sea otters were infectedc. Found in dolphins, raptors, seabirds, beluga whales, etc. 2.Solutions to the litter problema. Use non-mined littersb.Recycled newspaperc. Wheat litterd.Pine/wood chips or shavings2. Never flush cat waste!3.Keep your cats bathroom inside 4. Solutions to poop problems a.Use biogradable bagsb. Dog wastei.Flushii. Compost (don’t use in food garden)iii.Septic systemb. Cat waste i.Should go in garbageii. Don’t allow to get in water II.Outdoor cats A. About 73 mil owned catsB.~47 mil owned cats spend time outsideC. ~40-60 mil free-roaming or feralD.Over 100,000,000 cats outsideE. Predationi.Small mammals, birds, amphibians, reptilesii. 1 cat may kill more than 100 preys per yr. iii.Including threatened and endangered speciesB. Competitioni.Owls, hawks, foxes ii. Aided by human intervention B.Outdoor cats and disease transmissioni. FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) to Florida panthersii.Bobcats/pumas/free roaming iii. FIViv.Parasites B. Benefits of Keeping Kitties Inside i.HSUS says outdoor cats are more often:1. Hit by cats2.Contract diseases3. Starve4.Get poisoned5. Attacked by other animals6.Mistreated by humans7. It’s better for wildlife too! ii.Alternative to keeping kitties inside1. Build outdoor enclosures; cat-proof fencing II.Dogs and natural areas?A. May stress/harass wildlifeB.Endanger ground dwellersC. Dropping may contaminant water or soil D.Dogs and birds study: i. Dog walking caused a 41% reduction in the numbers of bird individuals detected and caused a 35% reduction in number of species compared with untreated controls B.Dogs and Disease Transmissioni. Rabies (99% of human rabies fatalities worldwide)ii.60+ zoonoses associated with dogs II. Keep CleanA.Grooming suggestions i. Try natural, phosphate free shampoos1.Results in oxygen depletion in water systems2. Phosphate comes from minesii.For fleas and ticks: 1. Vacuum (or steam clean) carpets and upholstery 2.Wash all bedding and blankets3. Mow lawn regularly4.Groom with flea comb5. Repel with herbal sprays6.Check with vets! ii. Cleaning products1.Bleacha. Mostly break down quicklyb.Forms organochlorinesc. Harm debated 2.Ammoniaa. Used in fertilizersb.Toxic to aquatic fish and amphibians 2. Alternative cleaning productsa.Baking soda 2. Misc. Productsa.Shop smart: thrift stores!b. Use ceramic or metal bowls i.Plastic is very energy intensive to makeii. Alternatives last longerII.How does the environment impact your pets?A. Exotic diseases


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