Class Syllabus: Cat Care and Training 101

Office Hours:	Continuous
Course Meeting Times:	Continuous

Course Description

If you're a new cat owner, this course is for you. Understanding a cat is not as simple as understanding a dog. Cats can possess a Buddha-like calmness that exudes wisdom but then exhibit psychotic-like behavior when confronted with a different brand of litter or feeding bowl or (heaven forbid) a new furniture arrangement.

In this self-paced class, we'll provide you with insights into the mysterious and challenging world of feline psychology by covering the following topics:

Basics of Cat Care
Veterinary Visits
Cat Behavior and Issues
Cat Health Guidelines
Feline First Aid
Training Cats
The Aging Process

You'll soon find out that cat's rule the house, and this enjoyable course does an excellent job of explaining how you can share in their reign!

Course Requirements

There are no requirements for this course other than a high school reading level.

Course Goals

Ø Basics of Cat Care

Ø Veterinary Visits

Ø Cat Behavior and Issues

Ø Cat Health Guidelines

Ø Feline First Aid

Ø Training Cats

Ø The Aging Process

Course Materials

All course material will be provided in this course.

Grading Policy

Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with an assignment. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.

Course Topics

Lesson 1: The Basics of Cat Care

Lesson 2: Ensuring Your Cat Has a Clean Bill of Health

Lesson 3: First Aid for Felines

Lesson 4: Does Your Cat Have Issues? What You Need to Know About Cat Behavior

Lesson 5: The Truth About Training Your Cat

Lesson 6: Feeling Frisky? All About Cats and Playtime

Lesson 7: Which Life Is Your Cat On? The Facts on Cats and Aging

Lesson 8: Cat Advocacy -- Resources and Readings to Get You Active and Involved

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