Introduction to Cat Grooming and Health Certificate

Introduction to Cat Grooming and Health

Cats spend nearly half of their waking lives engaged in some form of grooming behaviour.

It is easy to dismiss this as cats simply being clean creatures, but there are bigger reasons for grooming habits than just aesthetics.

Understanding more about grooming and its connection to a cat’s health, as well as the greater health issues cats may face, is a huge part of being able to provide good feline care.

The first discusses grooming and grooming habits in detail.

We talk about the reasons why cats display this behaviour and what changes to grooming habits may mean.

The second module discusses feline health, giving you an introduction to the common ailments cats can suffer from, along with symptoms and what can be done to help.

The course finishes with a discussion of veterinary care, stressing the importance of regular check-ups.

Benefits of Taking This Course

• Gain a better understanding of normal grooming habits, so you can be on the lookout for any changes
• If you are a professional who works with cats, you can obtain useful information about ailments and vet selection you can pass on to your customers
• If you work with animals or you hope to as a future career, this course tells you what you need to know regarding grooming and its link to health
• If you are thinking about getting a cat, you can learn more about how to keep them safe, happy and healthy
• Learn more about the potential health issues cats can face in advance of interacting with them, so you can be prepared