Maltreatment of pet animals

Time magazine claimed in 1994 that a quarter of all pedigree dogs suffer from a genetic disorder (almost exclusively due to selective breeding). Almost all breeds have their own problems, eg the eye problems such as cataracts or specifically of Dobermanns (inflamammed), chows (turned-in eyelids).

1. The concept of an animal as being owned as personal property results in much animal suffering. Since such animals are believed to exist primarily for the pleasure of humans, they have become an object of human violence, vanity and neglect.

1. Exploitation of animals for amusement

1. Unwanted pet animals
2. Feral cats

1. Obesity in animals
2. Domestic animal bites

1. Torture of animals
2. Psychosocial deprivation of animals
3. Proliferation of pets
4. Mutilation of domestic animals
5. Kidnapping of pet animals
6. Capture and use of wild animals as pets

1. Disproportionate allocation of resources to pet animals

1. Caring for animals

1. Maltreatment