Study All About Cats
People have kept cats as pets for over 5,000 years. Today they remain one of the most popular pets world wide. On farms, they are an important part of pest control. In the USA, there are an estimated 90 million cats kept as pets. In some countries they are more popular than others.
This course is designed for both pet owners who have a passion for their cats, as well as for anyone who works in the pet industry.
Learn about:
- different breeds
- foods and nutrition
- health care
- managing their activity
- psychology and training
- anatomy and physiology
- working in the feline industry
Lesson Structure
There are 9 lessons in this course:
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Introduction
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Basic Feline Needs - Basic Duties of the Cat Owner
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Food and water
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Shelter and Containment
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Health care for sick cat
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Grooming
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Claw trimming
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Bathing
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Travel
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Housebreaking
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Introducing a new cat at home
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Cats with babies and children
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Cats and dogs
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Cat breeds – pedigrees and non-pedigrees
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Feline Biology
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Skin
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Eyes
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Ears
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Nose
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Mouth
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Digestive system
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Reproductive system
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Breeds
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Domestic cat breeds
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International and national associations
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Long haired breeds – characteristics, common health problems, temperaments, care, history
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Semi-long haired breeds - characteristics, common health problems, temperaments, care, history
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Short haired breeds - characteristics, common health problems, temperaments, care, history
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Feline Health Care
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Preventative care
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Vaccinations
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Recognising ill health
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Dealing with emergencies
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Artificial breathing and heart massage
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How to induce vomiting
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Specific situations to deal with e.g. burns, wounds, dehydration, hypothermia (and many more)
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Poisoning
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Wounds
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Bandaging
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Restraining for treatment
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Transportation of the injured cat
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Desexing
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Feline Illnesses
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Internal parasites
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Roundworms
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Hookworms
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Tapeworms
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Whipworms
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Lungworms
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Stomach worms
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Bladder worms
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Flukes
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Worm control
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External parasites
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Ticks
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Fleas
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Mites
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Common ailments and diseases (numerous)
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Skin disorders
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Feline Diet
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Introduction to foods and feedings
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Dietary options
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Free feeding
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Scheduled, portion controlled feeding
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Understanding dietary requirements
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Kittens (0-12 months)
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Pregnant and lactating cats
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Fussy cats
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Obesity and overweight cats
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Underweight cats
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Geriatric cats
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Raw diets
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Toxic foods
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Feline Behaviour
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Understanding the cats mind
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Personality and temperament differences
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How cats communicate
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Body language
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Sleeping routines and circadian rhythms
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Play
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Behavioural problems
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Recognise and understand aggression
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Dealing with aggression
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Inappropriate elimination
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Excessive vocalisation
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Geriatric dysfunction
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Controlling killing wildlife
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Eating disorder
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Abnormal suckling
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Separation anxiety
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Breeding and Raising Kittens (includes PBL Project)
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Cat breeding industry
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Ethics in animal breeding
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A brief look at genes
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Sexual behaviour
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Socialisation of kittens
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Problem based learning project – Improving Standards for Ethical Breeding
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Feline Services (includes PBL Project)
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Grooming services
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Professional training and handling
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Day care or boarding facilities
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Re homing and fostering
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Using cats as therapy pets
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Health care industry
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Feline therapy services – hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, massage
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Retail and manufacturing industry
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Pet funerals and memorials
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Business basics for self-employment in the feline industry
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Laws and small business
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The importance of keeping records
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Buying an established business
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Buying a franchise
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Approaches to business planning
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Problem based learning project – Starting a Small Business in the Cat Industry
Learn About Cat Breeds
There are over 40 distinct breeds of domestic cats; and each one will
have advantages and disadvantages over the others. Some breeds will be
more valuable than others, and some will be more popular in one country
than another country. This course will help you to learn more about
different cat breeds - their history and background, health issues,
behaviour, how to care for them properly etc.
A good understanding of cat health and behaviour is useful in many different careers related to animals, such as grooming, kenneling, health care etc. This course will provide you with a thorough and detailed qualification in cat care.
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