Stratford's Cat Care Specialist training course has 4 Modules and a total of 17 lessons.
This course is self-guided with ongoing support from instructors as requested. Once you successfully pass exams in one module, the next module will be made available to you.
Decoding Your Cat
Module 1 - Lesson 1
Understanding Feline Communication Methods
Learning the Language of Cats
Observing Cat Postures and Vocalizations
Choosing a New Cat
Diseases and Breed Dispositions
Influences on Kitten Behavior
Creating an Enriched Home Environment
Planning Outdoor Spaces
Grooming, Petting and Socialization
Module 1 - Lesson 2
Facilitating Social Behaviors in an Adult Cat
Managing a Household with Multiple Cats
Introducing Feline Scents
Social Interactions Between Humans and Cats
Discoveries in the Feline Mind
Classical Conditioning, Counterconditioning and Operant Conditioning
Positive and Negative Punishment
Module 1 - Lesson 3
Introduction to Cat Aggression
Identifying Types of Aggression
Managing Elimination Problems
Evaluating Aspects of the Litter Box
Urine Marking
The Significance of Hydration
Handling Fearful and Anxious Cats
Establishing Routines in the Household
Feline Oral Issues and Compulsive Disorders
Module 1 - Lesson 4
Discouraging Unwanted Feline Behaviors
Socializing a Stray or Outdoor Cat
Adopting Fearful and Anxious Cats
Evaluating Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Maintaining Health in Older Cats
Recognizing the Behavioral Signs of Medical Conditions
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Evaluating the Living Environment of a Senior Cat
The Complete Book of Cats
Module 2 - Lesson 1
Understanding Key Periods in the Origin of the Feline Species
Facets of the Human-Feline Relationship
Legal Rights and Responsibilities in Cat Care
Introduction to The Biology of Cats, Including Skeletal Structure and Anatomy
Territorial Rights and Habits of a Hunting Instinct
Module 2 - Lesson 2
Key Aspects of a Comfortable and Healthy Living Environment for Cats, Including
Handling Methods, Beds, Litter and Carriers
Feline Accessories
Methods for Controlling a Cat?s Territory
Strategies for Locating a Missing Cat
Hazards in the Home
Travelling and Leaving Cats at Home
Module 2 - Lesson 3
Grooming Methods, Grooming with Human Aid, Grooming for Shorthair an Longhair Cats
Selecting a Veterinarian
Standard Medical Treatment
Lifespan, Elderly Cat Care, Death, Grieving and Cat Burial
Nursing a Sick Cat
Elements of a Home First-Aid Kit
Accident and Injury
Caring for a Cat After Surgery
Module 2 - Lesson 4
Categories of Cat Breeds, Including the Longhaired, Semi-Longhaired, Shorthaired,
Hybrids and Mutations Groups
Detailed Characteristics of Cat Breeds
Module 2 - Lesson 5
Further Details of Cat Breeds
Origin, Coat, Eyes, Grooming Methods and Temperament
Module 2 - Lesson 6
Aspects of Cat Showing
The Process for Entering a Cat Show
The Events and Judging Panel of a Cat Show
British European and American Cat Show Practices
Breed Standards, Registrations, Pedigrees and Training Methods for Cat Shows
The Rewards of Cat Breeding
The Process of Acquiring a Queen; Caring for a Stud
Aspects of the Mating Process
The Five Stages of A Queen?s Reproductive Cycle
Primary Concerns During a Cat?s Pregnancy
Module 2 - Lesson 7
The Importance of Harmony and Balance in Natural Cat Care
Holistic Therapies for Cat Care: Pharmaceuticals, Massage, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic TTouch and Reiki
Natural Remedies in Cat Care: Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Acupuncture, Homeopathy,
Bach Flowers and Crystal Therapies
Treating Minor Ailments in a Cat and House-Training a Cat
Holistic Treatments for the Hormone, Nervous and Locomotor Systems
Common Symptoms of Neoplasia in Cats
The Complete Guide to Natural Cat Nutrition
Module 3 - Lesson 1
The Essential Nutritional Needs of Cats
Feline Anatomy and Digestive Physiology
The Benefits of a Natural Diet for Cats
Nutritional Requirements and the Significance of Water
Key Ingredients in Dry Cat Food and Canned Cat Food
Components of BARF, Raw and Mixed Diets, Selecting an Appropriate Dietary Model for a Cat
Key Ingredients in a BARF Diet
The Daily Food Ration Formula for a Cat
Vegetable Options and Other Sources of Fiber
Module 3 - Lesson 2
The Benefits of a Cooked Diet for Cats
Identify and Integrate Daily Ingredients of a Cooked Diet
Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate Distribution Formulas
Aspects of a Mixed Diet for Cats
Required Supplements in BARF, Cooked and Mixed Diets
Benefits and Recommended Intake for Supplements
Module 3 - Lesson 3
Developing an Ideal Diet Based on a Cat?s Nutritional Needs
Dietary Planning for Health, Body and Age Considerations
Transitioning a Cat to a Natural Diet
The Significance of Careful Transition and the Typical Transition Period
Preparation Methods for a Natural Diet
Longevity for Cats
Module 4 - Lesson 1
Understanding Longevity
The 14 Hallmarks of Aging
Addressing the Root Cause of a Health Problem
Diagnostic Testing
Current Testing Options and Future Testing Options
Biochemical Markers for Disease
The Effects of Inflammation
Module 4 - Lesson 2
The Importance of Exercise and an Active Lifestyle
A Holistic Approach to Longevity: Allopathic Medicine, Vaccination, Spaying and Neutering, Parasite Prevention, Dental Care
Supplements for Longevity and Supplementation Strategies
Module 4 - Lesson 3
Regenerative Therapies and Plasma Replacement
Tracking a Cat's Health Using Biometrics
Summary of Longevity Recommendations
