Basics of Pet Care

Name: Basics of Pet Care
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Explore animal psychology in this free online course and learn how to provide the best care and environment for pets.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

List the key principles and elements that constitute the term ‘animal welfare’
Explain how to monitor and preserve basic animal health and nutrition
Discuss the importance of animal hygiene and discuss how to meet their first aid needs
Identify the key behavioural characteristics of dogs and explain how to communicate with them
Explain how to communicate with cats and horses and describe their health needs
Explain the fundamental concepts associated with bird care and welfare
List the common breeds of rabbits and identify the common problems they face
Identify the signs of disease in ornamental fish and explain how to meet their health needs
Describe the role of animal psychology in understanding the behaviours of birds, cats and dogs
Recall the key principles of reptile care

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