This training is for professional development purposes, and the certificate does not replace any official authorization certificates.

Level: Beginner

Duration: 5 Days (2 Hours per Day) – Total: 10 Hours

Instructor: Lecturer Mustafa Akkaşoğlu

Participant Profile

• First-time cat/dog owners
• Current cat/dog owners
• People who care about animal welfare, volunteers in associations

Prerequisites

• Basic awareness of animal care and willingness to learn
• There are no prerequisites for this program

Curriculum Topics

Day 1: The Art of Proper Nutrition

• Physiological differences of cats and dogs
• Nutrition and food selection by life stage (puppy/kitten, adult, senior)
• Pros and cons of dry/wet food and homemade meals
• Reading labels: How to recognize a “good” pet food?

Day 2: Basic Health and Hygiene

• Routine care and preventive veterinary practices
• Basic hygiene (eyes, ears, nails, brushing teeth)
• Vaccination schedule and its importance
• Internal/external parasite control and proper product selection

Day 3: Behavior and Welfare

• Basic needs and environmental enrichment
• Potty training, socialization period
• Stress signs and management (scratching in cats, barking in dogs)
• Impact of neutering on health and behavior

Day 4: Most Common Diseases

• Early diagnosis and correct evaluation of clinical signs
• Emergencies: poisoning, traffic accidents, falls from heights
• Common digestive problems (diarrhea, vomiting) and skin issues
• When should we consider contacting a veterinarian?

Day 5: Practical First Aid

• Life-saving basic interventions
• Handling minor injuries: stopping bleeding, bandaging

Learning Outcomes

• Design a balanced diet program suitable for the pet’s life stage
• Understand preventive veterinary care and apply basic hygiene routines
• Recognize early signs of stress or illness in their pets
• Perform life-saving interventions in minor emergencies such as small cuts or choking
• Receive a university-approved certificate if attending at least 79% of the course

The training is open for corporate cooperation (institution/company packages) and individual applications are not accepted. The content can be re-planned according to corporate needs. Through mutual agreement, the scope and method (Face-to-Face, Online) are determined and the relevant processes completed. Upon agreement, the schedules and venue are coordinated with participants and instructors.