Pet Nutrition Online Diploma (Animal Care) – CPD Certified

Module 1

Introduction to Food Types, Types of Diet and Pet Food Labels

This module covers topics such as:

Introducing Global Nutrition Organisations

Food Types

Types of Diet

Pet Food Labels

Plus much more...

Module 2

Why Nutrition is Vital for Pets

This module covers topics such as:

• Muscle Tone and Body Condition

• Skin and Hair Coat Health

• Digestion and Elimination

• Immunity and Prevention of Disease

• Plus much more...

Module 3

Digestion

This module covers topics such as:

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Dog Digestive System and Anatomy

• Plus much more...

Module 4

Feeding Stages in a Pet’s Life

This module covers topics such as:

• Puppies and Kittens

• Adults

• Senior Cats and Dogs

• Pregnancy in Cats/Dogs

• Plus much more...

Module 5

Pet Weight

This module covers topics such as:

• Healthy Pet Weight

• Weight Problems

• Pets not Eating

• Pets over Eating

• Plus much more...

Module 6

Pet Food

This module covers topics such as:

• Where to buy the pet food

• Cheap versus expensive

• Vet approved foods

• Changing pet food

• Plus much more...

Module 7

Snacks and Treats

This module covers topics such as:

• What treats to feed your pet

• When to provide treats

• How to provide treats

• Where to buy treats

• Plus much more...

Module 8

Herbs and Green Foods

This module covers topics such as:

• Medicinal Health

• Fleas and Skin Problems

• Cautions for Pets and Herbs

• List of Herbs for Pets

• Plus much more...

Module 9

Foods to Avoid

This module covers topics such as:

• Human Food

• Foods Toxic to Dogs

• Foods Toxic to Cats

• Foods Harmful to other Pets

• Plus much more...

Module 10

Essential Oils for Pets

This module covers topics such as:

• Essential oils that are known to be harmful to pets

• Research on essential oils

• Aromatherapy for pets

• Use of essential oils on pet fur and skin

• Plus much more...

Module 11

Species Specific Sources of Nutrition/Nutrients

This module covers topics such as:

• Animal nutrition

• Carbohydrates and Fibre

• Protein

• Minerals and Vitamins

• Plus much more...

Module 12

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Student Objectives:

• Rabbits

• Guinea Pigs

• 7 nutrients required

• Amounts necessary

• Plus much more...

Module 13

Mice, Hamsters and Rats

Student Objectives:

• Mice

• Hamsters

• Rats

• Keeping the area clean

• Plus much more...

Module 14

Fish

Student Objectives:

• Fish Food Ingredients

• Basic Nutrients

• Types of Food

• Regulating the Tank

• Plus much more...

Module 15

Birds

Student Objectives:

• Dietary Differences Among Birds

• Seed Eating Birds

• Non-seed Eating Birds

• Switching Diets

• Plus much more...

Module 16

Reptiles

Student Objectives:

• Reptile husbandry and how it impacts eating

• What reptiles eat

• Feeding Reptiles

• Deciding how and what to feed your reptile

• Plus much more...

Module 17

Keeping a Food Diary

Student Objectives:

• The goal of food diaries

• Recording what, when and how much

• Health Issues

• Weight loss and gain

Plus much more...