Not exact matches
Some states require pet stores to post the names of the breeders in a visible location, such
as on the
dogs»
cages, so consumers have additional information about where the puppies came from, and other
large - scale commercial
dog breeders sell directly to consumers over the Internet.
In puppy mills,
dogs live in small
cages, often in the minimum legal size allowed (only six inches
larger than the
dog on all sides) and female
dogs are bred
as frequently
as possible.
For the enclosure we use a
large dog cage as it is collapsible and has a plastic tray in the bottom, our rabbit is used to carpet so we have an off cut of carpet in there that he is use to.
And
as a study in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found, «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following:
large numbers of
dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing
dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding
dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their
cages or runs;
dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
Make sure all your pets have a secure carrier (or collapsible
cage for
large dogs)
as well
as collars, leashes and identification tags.
For a single
dog, a
cage twice
as large as the minimum requirement would suffice.
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Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO
Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of
large size
dogs (70 lbs or more as an adu
dogs (70 lbs or more
as an adult).
Secure pet carriers for cats and small
dogs and sturdy leashes / harnesses for
larger dogs and appropriate - sized crates or
cages for other type pets such
as reptiles, birds, etc..
In most states,
large - scale breeding operations can legally keep hundreds of
dogs in
cages for their entire lives for the sake of selling puppies,
as long
as the animals have basic food, water and shelter.
For small
dogs and cats
as well
as large dogs with funnel chests, you may need to lay the animal on its side and compress the side of the rib
cage.