Discover invaluable insights for cat enthusiasts, owners, and professionals in the feline industry.
Uncover diverse career opportunities tailored for cat enthusiasts. This short, online course offers foundation in domestic cat care, empowering learners with practical knowledge. Gain expertise to enhance the well-being of cats in households, boarding facilities, and shelters. Learn effective strategies to promote the longevity and vitality of your feline companions.
Who this course suitable for?
- Cat owners
- Veterinarian assistants
- Aspiring cat care experts
- Cattery owners or staff
- Rescue or rehoming centre staff
- Council animal ranger/welfare officer
- Pet breeder
- Pet retail staff
- Grooming technician
There are 7 Lessons in this course:
1. Introduction to Cat Care
- Basic needs – basic duties of the cat owner
- Review what you have been learning
2. Feline Biology
- Skin, Eyes
- Ears, Nose
- Mouth, Tongue
- Teeth and gums
- Digestive system
- Reproductive system
3. Breeds
- Breeds
- Recognition of cat breeds
- Long haired cats
- Semi-long haired cats
- Short haired cats
- Long haired breeds
- Persian
- Maine Coon
- Birman
- Semi-long haired breeds
- Balinese
- Ragdoll (Ragamuffin)
- York Chocolate
- Short haired cats
- American Shorthair
- Cornish Rex
- Abyssinian
- Russian Blue
- Siamese
- Sphynx
- Manx
- Scottish Fold
- Korat
- Japanese Bobtail
- Egyptian Mau
- Singapura
4. Food and Nutrition
- Kittens – birth to 12 months
- Pregnant and lactating cats
- Fussy cats
- Obesity or overweight cats
5. Health Care
- The healthy cat and preventative care
- Recognising ill-health
- Dealing with emergencies
- Snake bites
- Wounds
- Desexing
- Common parasites
- Common ailments & disease (including notifiable disease)
- Skin disorders
6. Feline Behaviour
- Introduction – understanding the cat’s mind
- Behavioural problems
7. Working with Cats
- Cat grooming
- Cat breeding industry
- Professional training and handling
- Day care or boarding
- Cat rehoming centre or fostering
- Therapy pets
- Health care
- Therapy for cats
- Retail and manufacturing
Upon completing the Short Course very last lesson, you will be offered an automated test. This final assessment can be undertaken at any time of day or night; and any day of the week; and if you achieve an overall pass (60% or more); you will be able to obtain a “certificate of completion” with your name and completion date on it.
Note: these short courses are self-guided online courses and are not to be confused with tutor-supported online courses.