Certificate in Cat Care

This course is for the cat lover that wants to provide genuine care for their pets and most importantly, it will teach you how to keep your cat happy, what your cat is trying to tell you and how to respond appropriately.

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Overview

Understand what makes a cat one of the world's favourite pets
Learn proper care for your kitten/cat and become a responsible cat owner
Gain knowledge on proper nutrition, exercise, garden/plants, toys and enrichment, physical care and proper handling
Understand your cat, different temperaments and breeds
Detect illnesses to enable you to act quickly in case of emergency
Provide care for your cat until they reach an old age

8 Weeks

Duration

16 Lessons

Plus toolkits

2 Modules

Online

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module 1

Introduction in Cat Care

Cats are good for your health
During this lesson, we will explore the benefits of having cats, rediscover why cats are good for your family and their health, and establish the therapeutic value of having a cat.
Cat out of the bag
During this lesson, we will recognise the origin and domestication of cats, discuss and elaborate on their origin and evolution and discover how hunters became human companions.
The Perfect Companion
During this lesson, we will learn how to choose between a kitten or adult cat and investigate the differences between pedigree cats and rescue or mixed breed cats.
Cat-proof Your Home
During this lesson, we will:
- Make recommendations on how to get your home cat-safe and cat-friendly
- identify the essentials needed
- Outline what you need for your kitten's nursery
Welcome home, kitty
During this lesson we will clarify how to transport your feline to her new home, explain how to settle her into her new home, and how to create a safe haven. Get your cat home safely, settling her in in her safe space.
Bless you! Cats and your allergies
During this lesson, we will:
- Specify the allergy symptoms in humans caused by cats
- Discuss treatment options
- List hypoallergenic cat breeds
Nothing to sneeze at
In this lesson we'll look all the ways that allergies can affect your cat and how we can treat them.
Nine Lives and a Sixth Sense
This lesson is packed full of fun facts about felines to give you a little break from the dense and intense lessons in this module. We'll look at interesting physical facts, spooky myths about black cats, and medical myths surrounding cats, pregnant women, and babies.

module 2

Intermediate in Cat Care

Caring For Your Kitten
In this lesson, we will :
Determine feeding guidelines
Address vaccinations and sterilisation
Explain the importance of adequate entertainment/exercise
Feline Fun
There so many great ways to keep your cat stimulated and entertained. Let's take a look at all the ways we can play with them, and how to encourage independent play.
Good Nutrition
Want to make sure that your cat stays fit and healthy? In lesson 3 we'll find out exactly what we should be feeding our feline friends to keep them at their best.
Obesity
In this lesson we'll discuss the causes and treatments for obesity in cats. We'll take an in-depth look at the dangers of obesity and how you can help keep your cat at a healthy weight.
Indoor Cats
Lesson five is all about giving your indoor-only cat the best possible life. We'll learn how to keep them stimulated and happy, while simultaneously keeping them safe from the dangers outside.
Challenging Cats
Not all cats are the sweet little angels we had hoped they would be. In this lesson we'll discuss behavioural problems and how to handle them.
Outdoor Kitty
Decision time: will your cat be an indoor-only cat? Reasons why you should consider with pros and cons. Balance is a bit of both - let's look at the pros and cons of cats having access to the outdoors.
A garden for your cat
This lesson explores how to create a perfect cat garden. We take a look at ideal and non ideal plants for your furry friend and how to design a garden to both your budget and your cats needs