Objectives

To know and acquire the basic concepts of nutrition, as well as the main needs of dogs and cats.

To know the healthy nutrition, since this is accompanied by a physical and psychological well-being and delays complications in the animal's health.

To know how to balance a daily diet for each dog and cat in particular, according to their individual characteristics and physiological state.

To become aware of the important role that nutrition plays in the prevention of various health disorders.

To acquire knowledge of dietary therapy in multiple pathologies, which constitutes a total or partial part of their treatment.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This University Course of Specialization in Dietetics and Veterinary Nutritionprovides the student with the necessary knowledge about animal nutrition so that pets enjoy a standard of living characterized by its quality, regardless of whether they may suffer from any pathology. The student will be able to learn the basic knowledge of all nutrition, the main needs of dogs and cats, how to achieve a healthy diet, how to balance canine and feline nutrition according to their characteristics and analyze the importance of a valid dietary therapy for multiple pathologies. This University Course is baremable for competitive examinations (consult the bases of the contest or opposition).

Who is it aimed at?

This University Course of Specialization in Dietetics and Veterinary Nutrition is aimed at those people who work in establishments specializing in animals and whose daily work requires technical knowledge in canine and feline feeding and nutrition. It is also aimed at people who want to obtain a degree accredited by the European University Miguel de Cervantes or who are interested in knowing the basic principles of nutrition and its application to animal feeding, taking into account the different needs of healthy and sick animals, and depending on their age, breed and weight.

Career opportunities

After completing this University Specialization Course in Veterinary Dietetics and Nutrition, students will improve their knowledge and skills in areas such as canine nutrition specialist in veterinary clinics, in establishments selling food and products for dogs or in dog day-care centers.