Small Animal Course

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QEL783

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Small Animal Care & Welfare

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Small Animal Course

Module 1

The Animal Body and Nutrition 

Module 1 of the Small Animal Course provides an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of small animals and information about the requirements of the small animal digestive system. Learn how the digestive system is structured to meet its function.

Gain an understanding of feeding in terms of what to feed small animals & why such food is correct. 

Module 2

Rabbit & Guinea Pig Care and Welfare

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of rabbits and guinea pigs. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment for rabbits and guinea pigs; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 3

Care and Welfare of Hamsters, Rats and Mice

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of hamsters, rats and mice. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment for hamsters, rats and mice; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 4

Care and Welfare of Gerbils, Jirds and the Degu

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of gerbils, jirds and degus. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 5

Care and Welfare of the Chinchilla and the Chipmunk

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of chinchillas and chipmunks. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 6

Care and Welfare of the Ferret

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of ferrets. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment for ferrets; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.