Veterinary School for Everyone: Caring for Cats and Dogs
Offered By: The Great Courses Plus
Course Description
Overview
<p>Dr. Justine Lee, emergency veterinary expert and board-certified specialist, guides you through the ins and outs of responsible pet ownership. You will be armed with the tools and knowledge that you will need for providing your household pets with proper nutrition and care; avoiding common pet maladies; and creating a healthy, happy environment.</p>
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: Picking a Pet for a Lifetime
- 02: Introducing New Pets to Your Family
- 03: Essentials of Raising a Pet
- 04: Finding the Right Vet for Your Pet
- 05: Vaccinating Pets against Disease
- 06: Protecting Pets from Parasites
- 07: Spaying and Neutering Pets
- 08: Caring for Cats
- 09: Litter Boxes and Cat Hygiene
- 10: How to Train Your Dog
- 11: Diet and Nutrition for Dogs and Cats
- 12: Tips for Better Pet Budgeting
- 13: Common Maladies in Cats and Dogs
- 14: Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders
- 15: Preventative Care for Your Pet
- 16: The Veterinary Emergency Room
- 17: Most Common Pet Emergencies
- 18: Treating Poisoned Pets
- 19: Most Common Pet Toxins
- 20: Cancer in Cats and Dogs
- 21: How to Care for an Aging Pet
- 22: Common Zoonotic Diseases
- 23: Pet Euthanasia and End-of-Life Care
- 24: So You Want to Be a Vet
Taught by
Justine Lee
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