Cat Care Essentials Course

Holly and Hugo

Proof of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Module Exams

Included in course price

Cats are precious so discover the best way to handle and enjoy living or working with these beautiful pets of all ages and breeds.

Understanding your cat and its character will make you a better pet parent.

Know the right nutrition for a healthy happy cat at every stage from kitten to old age, and why cats should eat meat.

Read the signs that your cat is happy, sick or about to attack.

Understand why your cat goes on a daily patrol or throws a hissy fit when a newbie enters the house.

Channel your cat's natural instinct to climb and scratch to prevent boredom and ruined furniture.

Understand essential cat facts about healthcare and nutrition.

Groom your cat and care for her claws.

Understand where your cat is at by reading her body language and noise.

MODULE 1: CHOOSING YOUR CAT

• 1.1 Shelter vs Purebred
• 1.2 Adult vs kitten
• 1.3 Indoor vs outdoor
• 1.4 Choosing the kitten / cat
• 1.5 Making friends
• 1.6 Finding a cat-friendly vet

MODULE 2: THE HEALTHY CAT

• 2.1 What makes a healthy cat?
  
  • Mental stimulation
  • Express natural behaviors
  • Good condition
  • Good diet
  • Coat care
  • Preventative healthcare
  • Vet checkups / pet insurance
• 2.2 Preventative healthcare
  
  • Parasite txts
  • Vaccinations
  • ID chips
  • Desexing
  • Dental Care
  • Older cat
• 2.3 Mental stimulation
  
  • Importance of play
  • Training
  • Hunting food
  • Catio
• 2.4 Express Natural Behaviors
  
  • Climbing
  • Scratching
  • Hunt
  • Hide
  • Safe environment

MODULE 3: GROOMING

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

MODULE 4: FEEDING

• 4.1 Meat Eating
• 4.2 Birth to Leaving home
• 4.3 Hunting behavior
• 4.4 Feeding preferences
• 4.5 Obesity and diets

MODULE 5: LITTER BOX MATTERS

• 5.1 Normal toileting
• 5.2 Litter Box Success
  
  • Types of tray
  • Types of substrate
  • Siting and number
• 5.3 Litter box issues
  
  • Trouble shooting
  • De-oderizing

MODULE 6: CAT COMMUNICATION

• 6.1 Voice
• 6.2 Body Language
• 6.3 Marking

MODULE 7: CAT BEHAVIOR

• 7.1 Play and learning
• 7.2 Senses
• 7.3 Society
• 7.4 Aggression
• 7.5 Mating

Whether you are a first time owner or experienced cat guardian, this course is purr-fect if you want to:

• Understand the essentials of feline preventative healthcare, including the latest news on heartworm in cats.
• Have an appetite to understand cat food and feeding, such as what to feed, how, and when for optimal good health.
• Learn practical cat facts such ashow to groom, clip claws, and bathe your cat
• Decode cat body language, behavior, and communication into something you understand
• Prevent boredom and channel antisocial behaviors, such as climbing or scratching, into less destructive activities
• Uncover the secrets of good cat litter box habits so that house soiling becomes less likely

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

Holly and Hugo is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. 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.

• Set up your own business as a cat sitter or run a cattery
• Candidates with an interest in working with cats who can show potential employers they have studied an accredited course
• Existing animal care workers in pursuit of promotion or a raise