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Guidelines for proper breeding of dogs and cats in densely populated residential areas
Last Updated May 27, 2022
The Ministry of the Environment established guidelines in 2010 to set out basic rules for maintaining and improving a comfortable living environment in which people, dogs and cats are in harmony with each other in densely populated residential areas (including apartment) where people, dogs and cats need to be considered for coexistence.
Guidelines for proper breeding of dogs and cats in densely populated residential areas (outside site)
Indoor temperature and humidity control
Dogs and cats are not good at high temperatures in summer. If you are away from home in the summer, you need to maintain a moderate room temperature and humidity, such as by applying an air conditioner. At that time, be careful not to let the air conditioner wind directly hit dogs and cats.
Also, you need to be free to drink fresh water at any time.
Prevention of unexpected accidents
Dogs and cats can cause accidents due to unexpected behavior, such as eating various things, biting houseplants and electrical appliances, moving objects and dropping things on high places. At the same time as regular discipline, you need to pay attention to the indoor environment that does not cause an accident.
Tobacco and chemical substances
Secondary smoke of cigarettes can adversely affect the health of dogs and cats living together as well as humans. Be careful about the harm of passive smoking.
Pay attention to chemicals such as deodorants and insecticide, and refrain from using them near dogs and cats.
Also, if you spray it, it will accumulate below, so make sure to improve ventilation. Dogs and cats are also sensitive to things that can cause so-called sick house syndrome, such as wallpaper adhesives. These chemicals can be more stressful than expected for dogs and cats with sharp sense of smell.
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Animal Protection Center, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department
Telephone: 045-471-2111
Telephone: 045-471-2111
Fax: 045-471-2133
Email address: ir-douai@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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