Course overview
- Understand the evolution and domestication of the feline.
- Analyse the basic anatomy of the cat.
- Examine breeds of cats and common breed specific problems.
- Examine common feline behaviours.
- Evaluate the value of correct nutrition.
- Summarise infectious and non-infectious disease of the cat.
Do you see yourself working with cats on a day-to-day basis? Well, animal behaviourists and animal carers enjoy a diverse range of career opportunities, ranging from zookeeping and professional pet training, right through to wildlife conservation and working for animal charities.
During this course you will examine topics such as: the domestication of the feline, different breed groups of cats, nutrition required for an obligate carnivore, and much more.
This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by email making it simple and hassle-free.
All of the course materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.
Join over 110,000 people that have studied with us and enrol with us today.
It is ideal for:
- Students who want to develop their animal behaviour knowledge
- Those aspiring to work or progress their career in the animal industry.
Future career options:
- Animal technician
- Equine groom
- Pest control surveyor
- Animal attendant
- Animal keeper
- Large animal technician
- Trainee zookeeper
- Contract animal technician
- Mammal keeper
- Primate care staff
- Animal care assistant
- Animal rehomer
- Pet health advisor
