Animal Hospitals to Question, or Uphold, New Pet Regulations

Animal Hospitals to Question, or Uphold, New Pet Regulations

by Dr. Nortey Omaboe

As with every enforced modification, we're likely to hear more from veterinary experts, as well as pet owners, about the imminent Swiss pet housing and care rules. There will no doubt be friends, and antagonists, of the plan.

We've all heard that No Man is an Island, and in accordance with the Swiss Federal Council, on September 1, 2008, no guinea pig or budgie should be either.

The new regulations aren't targeted solely at owners of cavies and budgies, but include 175 pages of rules that apply to circuses, farms, and zoos, as well as individuals that own other domesticated pets.

Proponents of the new laws, prospected to be enforced in September 2010, include the animals whose care is in question, as well as those concerned about unemployment rates in Switzerland. There will be manpower required to enforce these laws, as well as trainers needed to educate pet owners.

Although established with the safety of our furry friends in mind, these upcoming Swiss pet regulations have been met with a certain dose of scorn.

Naysayers question the potential of these 175 pages to bring order. Case in point,

How can minimum pen sizes for budgies and guinea pigs be uniformly controlled?

How will a literal ban on dog ownership for those who haven't completed a dog ownership course be enforced? What will happen to dogs whose owners are out of compliance?

How will inhabitants of Geneva, where tight dog ownership regulations are already in force, react to 16 hours of additional required instruction?

Farther out of the budgie budget are minimum cage size obligations for large animals, such as elephants and rhinoceroses. Sanitation guidelines relate to zoos and circuses, which the Swiss government reserves the right to insist on.

Farmers are likely to zoo out about the imminent enforcement. Some regulations are established, like the ban of chicken cages since 1981, but others might come as a shock. Continuous tethering of animals is now out of the question, while swine have get the right to showers on warm summer days and spotless pens all year round. And horses, like guinea pigs and budgies, will no longer be living solitary lives.

Similarly, breeders are going to have to rear a new outlook in regard to care of animals on their properties.

The most recent Swiss animal rights rules will not go into full effect until September of 2010, and until they do, the Swiss administration wants to highlight their wish to encourage learning, rather than to rule with a strong arm. This, on the other hand, does not point toward a lax attitude on their part, when penalties are called for. If an event, such as a dog bite, requires action, action will be taken.

You may own a seemingly indiscernible pet, like a budgie or guinea pig, or a run an association that displays the largest land mammal alive. Whichever way, be prepared for education, restrictions, and tougher conditions

The best plan of action for any animal owner will undoubtedly be to familiarize him or herself with regulations that apply to their specific animal ownership situation.

Whether you're a lifelong Geneva national or a newcomer to Switzerland, pet ownership education is not an option, it's a requirement. - 20511

Dr. Nortey Omaboe stays on top of of the latest (http://www.veterinaireonline.com/) veterinary news in Geneva and the surrounding areas in relation to animal care. You can visit his informative website and learn more about pet care for free.
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