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Therapy dog for people with autism
Nekardová, Eliška ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
This Bachelor thesis is focused on autism and the importance of an assistance dog for people with this handicap.
Part of this work deals with pervasive developmental disorders, autism where the terms of the classification system ranks. There is also described three basic areas: social interaction, communication, interests and rituals. The work also indicated the distribution of pervasive developmental disorders according to the international classification system for children's autism, atypical autism, Asperger syndrome, other childhood disintegration disorder, Rett syndrome, other pervasive developmental disorders and autistic traits. The work also shows the development of disorders in different age groups and concise diagnosis of autism.
The second part deals with general zootherapy and detail subsequently canistherapy. There is a treatise on the history and forms of animal assisted therapy. An important part of the dismantling of the interaction of humans and animals, the influence of animal assisted therapy on individuals with pervasive developmental disorder. The work is mention of contraindications and canistherapy of ethics for assistance dogs. There are also described breeds suitable for this activity, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Flat-Coated Retriever and a Border Collie. In the south part includes information on training assistance dog in various organizations in the Czech Republic, specifically at the training center Helppes and organizacion Pomocné tlapky.
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Diseases of the eye and ear in dogs
Plocová, Markéta ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
The work deals with the description of selected diseases of the eye and ear. In order to better understand the different diseases and disorders caused by them, there is first described the anatomy and physiology of the competent organs of vision and hearing, and the location of their centers in the brain. Some breeds, due to their anatomical and genetic foundation have predisposition to certain diseases or disorders. Selected diseases of vision and hearing are described in view of anatomical and physiological eventually. Part of the description of diseases is also an overview of the clinical signs and symptoms. Some of selected diseases are genetic and can be inherited from generation to generation. For these heritable diseases are mentioned the possible candidate genes and their localization. Next I explain the congenital diseases that may occur during prenatal or postnatal development. For each disease I present the table with breeds where the disease occurs.
Eye diseases mentioned in this work are largely genetic in origin, so there is described in detail the genetic basis of the disease with a potential name of the candidate gene, the mutation and its localization. I deal with the diseases of the Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (CMR), Multifocal Retinal Dysplasia (MRD), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Dry eye syndrome and curly hair (CKCSID), Glaucoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) . For these hereditary diseases, it is important for breeders to eliminate their occurrence with the consistent breeding work.
The most common diseases of the ear are called otities, ie. ear infections. These infections can lead to damage and finally to the complete loss of hearing. As a separate chapter I mention hearing disorder in Dalmatians, which is associated to the coat color. Next I deal with the neurological symptoms of ear disease, complication associated with total canal ablation and bulla osteotomy, pathological changes in congenital ear disorder MPS (Mucopolysaccharidosis), disorders of the inner ear and the vestibular system.
Finally, it should be noted that thanks to the latest findings of diseases, they are better described and it is achieved better recognition of diseases and their causes, but their prevention is dependent on the origin of the disease. For diseases obtained it is important for the dogs to ensure the welfare conditions, while for hereditary diseases it is necessary the negative selection in the respective breeding of the affected breed.
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The effect of structure and color of the hair dogs on their application in canistherapy
Šedová, Markéta ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
This bachelor´s thesis has the character of a scientific literary review. This work follows up a specific kind of therapy, where dogs are doctors of human souls, but also describes structure and color of the hair of dogs.
Our primary aim is to introducenetwork of facts representing that structure and color of dog´s hair is related to value, effectivity and quality of their role as a therapist.
The first chapter covers the skin system and its function. The second chapter concerns hair follicle and its associated structures. We are also concerned with information about different types of hair, its structure and exchange. In this chapter, we inquire the coat of the dog and the care about it, as well as skin diseases and resultant examinations. The penultimate chapter is devoted to hereditary characteristics of coat color like chemical substance pigmentation of hair and color genotypes of Small Münsterländer, Pyrenean mountain dog and shih-tzu. I have chosen such breeds because I cooperate with their representants in my owh canistherapy, where my supervisor is a very experienced therapist Monika Posekaná. The last chapter deals with canistherapy in general. In this part, I provide information about the history od canistherapyin the Czech Republic, list of animals that took part in therapied during the 20th century, utilization of canistherapy, standards for selecting a suitable dog for therapy; the last part commentssome aspects of animal assisted therapy in homes for the elderly. From my point of view, this part is crucial, especially for its practical ground. My bitch and me come to help to such houses regularly and very intensively.
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Interspecies crosses in the genus Canis
Smejkalová, Kristýna ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
This essay has searches charakter and is about Interspecies crosses in the genus Canis.
Top topics are mainly about this speciesis: wolf, coyote, jackales and it mainly gulden jackal.
In this essay are broadly hold two parts. Specifically the first part introduce individual species, which are present bastardization. There are introduce every above mentioned species. For each species is describe appearance, distribution, diet, behavior. For every species is dangerous and CITES and IUCN protection. The second part is Interspecies crosses. In this part are concretely cases interspecies crosses, especially mating between dogs. Exception are wolves and jackals, who can maiting and produce puppies, who are call 'coywolf'. Own name have wolf x dog hybrids, concretely 'wolfdog'. There is not only bastardization between species, but sometimes between some subspecies and this problem have mainly wolves. This caces and problems are for example on The Apennine peninsula.
Interspecies crosses is the most extensive in continent America, mainly in North America. There are encounter wolves and coyotes. But the most explore encounter is between wolves and dogs, whose descendants are fertile and bring unclean gene to purebred animals. Result in this hybridization is unclean gene pool of all population. But wolf and dog hybrid is too in Europe. Proved are for example in Estonia, Latvia and the Caucasus. There is a conflict with stray dogs or pastoral dogs who guard the free-ranging herds of farm animals.
Wolf x dog hybridation is reason of birth of two races like is Czechoslovakia wolfdog and Saarloos wolfdog. On start of both this races was wolf´s females. Interspecies crosses of jackals is not study so much. The most often is breeding with stray dogs or wild dogs. But in Bulgaria are notes about mating between jackal and wolf.
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Allergies in dogs
Michálková, Barbara ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor)
The topic of this thesis are allergies in dogs. It describes the categorization and the various manifestations of known allergies and briefly outlines their causes and possible treatment based on the latest scientific findings.
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The cognitive abilities of dogs
Tieslová, Markéta ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
Cognitive skills of dogs is a very complex and broad topic. They consists of some distinctive parts which have to be studied deeply and as a consequence to interconnect the pieces of knowledge. To begin with, we start our analyses with the anatomical and physiological aspect of the dog´s brain function and its particular sences which are cruicial for learning about the world and its understanding. We continue with the processing of the gained stimuli. For the dog to be able to use their gained knowledge for further life, they necessarilly have to be able to remember them. This is why we touch the boundary to the memory part.
The proper learning and motivation themselves are one of the biggest issues. It is the motivation which leads the dog to the learning. Certainly, domestication and cooperation with the dog´s new partner - man - has had a great influence on the cognitive skills during the evolution. The dog had to learn to differenciate the human signals as well as to read in the human face. We could perfectly point out on the wide range of differences in the bahaviour understanding of wolves and comtemporary domesticated dogs.
While studying the cognitive skills of dogs we are facing a complex and wide sets of test which are to clarify dog´s thinking and problem solving. Based on those tests, the dog is seen as a very intellingent and at the same time independent creature, which understands very quickly and which can handle many sitiations in a flexible and complex way. The dog can also use its experience for their benefit.
Cognitive dysfunction Syndrom by dogs is a distinctive chapter. Of course, the biggest influence on the dysfunction to come clear and be displayed is the age of the dog. After their 8 years the efficiency and life standard deteriorate drastically. It is necesarry to determine and detect such dysfunction and start to compensate it. Either by suitable and appropriate medical cure or by regular trainings with the owners. The truth is that the majority of owners still do not pay full attention to the worsing condition of their dog. What is more, they do not know about it nor do they have motivation and taste fot testing in veterinary premises. As a matter of fact, it is important to bring the education there, especially to the owners of older dogs .
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Felinotherapy
Bochníčková, Aneta ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
The thesis is devoted to felinotherapy. This term is known only in the Czech Republic, since canistherapy and felinotherapy are not differentiated abroad. However, there is the exception, Mr. Ervin Reisaus from Austria who uses this term. Felinotherapy belongs to the less known treatment in comparison to canine therapy and hippotherapy. But cats have several advantages compared to dogs or horses. Due to their size, clients can cuddle with them and they can warm their lap, they have the ability to communicate with patients well and they are undemanding and for some of them fondling is sufficient enough. When they meow and purr, it often brings a calming effect on patients. Another advantage of felinotherapy is that it is not demanding on space and feeding.
In the bachelor thesis a brief history and ethology of cats is listed, then there is the definition of the term felinotherapy and its methods, which are performed most frequently and at the end the participant of felinotherapy is mentioned. It also deals with the selection of the appropriate cat and its qualities which are important for successful therapy. Breeds of cats, which are most often used are also listed and, of course, to avoid any risk, zoonoses must be listed. The conclusion of this bachelor thesis deals with groups of people who are used most often in felinotherapy and what is the impact on them.
Felinotherapy or cat treatment uses a natural contact between a human and a cat. Most frequently used methods are AAT (Animal-Assisted therapy), AAA (Animal-Assisted activity), AAE (Animal-Assisted education). All these methods are trying to improve the overall health status of the client and its overall quality of life. The therapy is suitable for a wide range of indications. The age is irrelevant because it is used by all ages, from children to seniors.
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Life expectancy , the most common cause of death and illness small dog breeds
Kindlová, Iveta ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Jana, Jana (referee)
The dog was domesticated approximately 15,000 years ago. We can find large number of breeds of various sizes, types and colours. Small dogs plays an important role in some cultures, religion or society. Most of them were bred in order to meet specific need. Among small breeds of dogs we find bold and hardy terriers, intelligent and funny poodles and bichon or hunting dogs. Durring the domestication of dogs enormous genetic pressure was developed and it was reflected in the health of dogs.
The aim of thesis was to find out the average life expectancy of small dog breeds and to reveal the most frequent diseases and causes of death. Data were obtained from 441 individuals of different purebred dogs with pedigree, 196 males and 245 females. Data of the health profile of individuals came from the Czech Republic and from abroad. The total life expectancy, life expectancy by gender and breeds, death causes, incidence of the disease during life, or whether castration effected life expectancy were assessed.
It was found that the life expectancy of small breed dogs is 11.8 years. The average age of males and females were differed by about three months. The females lived longer. Statistically significant difference was not found. Quite a lot of individuals (45%) were castrated. Statistically significant differences were confirmed between castrated and uncastrated bitches. Neutered bitches lived for about one and a half year longer.
The most common cause of death of small dog breeds became overall age (34.6%). The second one was cancer (26.3%).
Two hypotheses were set. The first hypothesis assumes that females of small breed dogs live longer than males. This hypothesis was not confirmed. The second hypothesis was that one of the predisposing factors for longevity is a long time exposure of the ovary in the body. Neutered bitches up to 8 years of life and uncastrated females live longer than females neutered before (under the age of 5). This hypothesis has not also been confirmed. It was confirmed, that there is a statistically significant difference between castrated and uncastrated females, regardless of the age of castration. Neutered bitches lived for about one and a half years longer. Further, statistically significant differences between castrated and uncastrated females within the breed were confirmed. For Scottish Terrier breed neutered bitches survived for about five years longer than uncastrated females.
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Genetic determination of coat color in Border Collie
Hronová, Michaela ; Hofmanová, Barbora (advisor) ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (referee)
This bachelor thesis should serve as literature review or better say as scholarly introduction to genetic determination of fur in dgo with focusing on Border Collie breed. The thesis itself is divided to several parts. First on eis trying to introduce main pigment types synthesis, then an overview of genes affecting coat color in dogs is given. Next article is determined to versatile use of Border Collies and basic informations on the status of this breed in the Czech Republic. The last part is focused on fur color related genetic diseases. Thanks to the ongoing research of this field, I used some geneticly unverified sources.
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An analysis of character traits and athletic performance of the Chodský Dog breed and its possible uses in zootherapy
Pávková, Kateřina ; Fiala Šebková, Naděžda (advisor) ; Chmelíková, Eva (referee)
This Bachelor thesis is a secondary research focused on a Czech national breed, the Chodský Dog breed. The first section outlines the history of the breed and its restoration, which officially began in 1984 by Jan Findejs. Its breeders are joined in the Association of Friends of the Chodský Dog breed, one of the largest breeders associations. On the 31st March 2016 there were 152 registered breeding kennels in Europe. The breed is also very popular abroad where a few official broods have already been reared. It has the strongest presence in Germany and Switzerland. The Association of Friends of the Chodský Dog breed is a member of the Bohemian-Moravian Cynology Union. The organisation still awaits the breed acknowledgement by World Canine Organization (FCI). The subsequent part of the paper concentrates on genetics of the population and includes an assessment of outcomes associated with hip joint dysplasia and its incidence in the population since 2001. In addition to dysplasia, which is being monitored and eliminated by the association, the breed is not significantly affected by other diseases. The health programme and other health checks promoted by the association are also discussed. The last section describes dog character trait tests and character traits specific to the Chodský Dog breed. An analysis of traits was carried out based on data collected from the associations database. The offspring of the five most fertile dogs were also assessed. Furthermore, the thesis discusses the results of the breeds athletic performance and its use in zootherapy. It highlights the breeds wide range of potential uses and its acclaimed character traits. Chodský Dog breed have become popular in recent years. The breed registry logs around 300 puppies, every year, suggesting the breed is doing well!
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