About

When bringing a new loveable kitty into your life, you want to be sure you have all the knowledge and skills to handle anything your new pet throws at you. This course offers everything you need to know about cat and kitten care, and how to ensure your furball has the best quality of life.

Different cat breeds have their own distinct characters and personalities. This course can help you choose the right cat for your lifestyle and better understand their needs and moods. Learn how to keep your cat healthy with mental simulation and exercise, preventative healthcare measures, and dietary needs. Cats love to groom themselves, but you’ll get advice on how to groom your cat when they need help. 

Whether you’re struggling with litter training or cat behavior, this course will help cat parents understand their pets better and learn the best way to handle and enjoy living with these beautiful animals.

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: Choosing Your Cat

• Shelter vs Purebred
• Adult vs kitten
• Indoor vs outdoor
• Choosing the kitten / cat
• Making friends
• Finding a cat-friendly vet

Module 2: The Healthy Cat

• What makes a healthy cat?
• Preventative healthcare
• Mental stimulation
• Express Natural Behaviors

Module 3: Grooming

• Normal grooming behavior
• Over grooming behavior
• Caring for your Cat’s Coat(brushing and combing/knots)
• Clipping claws
• Bathing

Module 4: Feeding

• Meat Eating
• Birth to Leaving home
• Hunting behavior
• Feeding preferences
• Obesity and diets

Module 5: Litter Box Matters

• Normal toileting
• Litter Box Success
• Litter box issues

Module 6: Cat Communication

• Voice
• Body Language
• Marking

Module 7: Cat Behavior

• Play and learning
• Senses
• Society
• Aggression
• Mating

Career

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who is considering getting a cat or kitten and wants to understand what being a cat guardian entails
• Any pet parent who wants to learn more about their cat’s behavior and needs, so they can be confident they’re providing the right care
• Anyone who works with animals and wants to build up a better working relationship with their four-legged clients
• Anyone who runs a pet-related business or cat-sitting service and wants to provide a better service for clients so they can have confidence their pets are in capable hands