Canine Health and Nutrition QLS Level 3

Would you love for your career to be one where you work with dogs every day? This Canine Health and Nutrition QLS Level 3 course can help you get started with that. During the course, you will look at the basic nutrition of a canine, evaluate the nutrition supplied in different types of diet, evaluate the health issues caused by a decreased intake of nutrients, and much more. The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free. All of the materials will be delivered to you either online or through the post, you decide! Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course. It is ideal for:

• Students who want to develop their animal behaviour knowledge
• Those aspiring to work or progress their career in the animal industry.

• Kennel assistant
• Kennel manager or supervisor
• Animal charity rescue and rehoming centres
• Animal licensing inspector
• Animal welfare inspector

Course Content

Unit 1 The canine digestive system

• Describe the anatomy of the canine digestive system.
• Explain the structures associated with the canine digestive system.
• Evaluate the physiology of the canine digestive system.
• Describe common problems related to the canine digestive system.

Unit 2 Basic nutrition

• Describe what nutrients are required to formulate a correctly balanced diet.
• Evaluate the need for carbohydrate, fats and protein in a balanced diet.
• Describe the importance of minerals and vitamins in a balanced diet.
• Explain the significance of water in a balanced diet.

Unit 3 Types of feeds

• Describe the legal requirements on dog food labels.
• Evaluate the nutrition supplied in different types of diet.
• Describe the difference between wet, dry and semi-moist food.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of feeding home-made and raw diets.

Unit 4 How to select the correct diet for age and lifestyle

• Describe the correct diet for growing puppies.
• Evaluate the nutritional requirements of healthy adult companion dogs.
• Describe the importance of correct nutrition for working dogs.
• Explain the nutritional needs of geriatric dogs.

Unit 5 Feeding for health and behaviour

• Describe the development of behaviour problems caused by poor nutrition.
• Evaluate the health issues caused by a decreased intake of nutrients.
• Describe the health issues caused by an excessive intake of nutrients.
• Explain the common medical diseases seen as a result of poor nutrition.

Unit 6 Diet and its effect on health

• Describe the nutritional changes required for obese dogs.
• Evaluate the nutritional changes required for dogs with hepatic disease.
• Describe the importance of supplements for skin disorders.
• Explain how nutrition can be used to support dogs with renal disease.