Managing Pet Cats Short Course

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Learn how to work with or care for cats.

Cats sometimes present with problems which can be easily avoided when the people working with them have full and proper knowledge of cat care. 

This course brings together:

• aspects of biology and genetics as you will explore differences in a vast number of breeds. 
• health as it relates to feed and nutrition and environmental influences 
• behaviour and enrichment 
• the scope of the industry and delve into working with cats professionally 

This course provides a condense learning experience as a foundation for excellent cat care and management.


LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION TO CAT CARE
Basic needs - basic duties of the cat owner
Review what you have been learning

LESSON 2 FELINE BIOLOGY
Skin
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth
Tongue
Teeth and gums
Digestive system
Reproductive system
Lesson 2 additional reading
Review what you have been learning

LESSON 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

LESSON 4 FOOD AND NUTRITION
Kittens - birth to 12 months
Pregnant and lactating cats
Fussy cats
Obesity or overweight cats
Lesson 4 additional reading
Review what you have been learning

LESSON 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
Lesson 5 additional reading
Review what you have been learning

LESSON 6 FELINE BEHAVIOUR
Introduction - understanding the cat’s mind
Behavioural problems
Lesson 6 additional reading
Review what you have been learning

LESSON 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
Review what you have been learning
Final Assessment

At the end of each lesson, you will complete a short online test which will provide an indication of how your learning is progressing.  Upon completing the last lesson, you will be offered a more thorough automated test. This final assessment can be undertaken at a time that suits you. 

If you achieve an overall pass, you will obtain a personalised Certificate of Completion in Managing Pet Cats. 

ACS short courses are self paced which means ultimate flexibility. ACS courses are designed to teach a topic in a short amount of time.

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