Lesson 1Chicken daily diet: layer feeds, grit, calcium sources, foraging and supplemental greensIt outlines balanced diets for local chickens, focusing on complete layer feeds, grit, and calcium. It explains safe foraging, extra greens, and how diet affects egg quality, behaviour, and overall flock health.
Complete layer feed compositionUse of grit and digestive functionCalcium sources and shell qualitySafe greens and pasture access rulesSeasonal adjustments to chicken rationsLesson 2Diet-related emergency signs: anorexia, weight loss, diarrhoea, changes in faeces consistency and colourIt details how to spot urgent diet-related problems across species. It explains not eating, weight loss, diarrhoea, and changes in stool, when they signal emergencies, and how vet assistants should sort and record cases.
Normal vs abnormal appetite patternsBody weight tracking and red-flag lossesFecal shape, color, and consistency changesAcute vs chronic diarrhea assessmentWhen to escalate to urgent veterinary careLesson 3Domestic rabbit daily diet: hay types, pelleted feed, fresh greens, portion sizes, and water needsIt focuses on balanced daily diets for domestic rabbits, with hay as the main part. It reviews pellet choice, safe greens, right portions, and water supply to avoid obesity, gut stasis, and teeth overgrowth.
Hay dominance and recommended varietiesPellet quality, ingredients, and limitsSafe leafy greens and oxalate awarenessTreats, caloric density, and obesity riskWater delivery methods and daily checksLesson 4Safe food handling and storage: preventing contamination, shelf-life, labelling, segregation of species-specific feedsIt explains safe handling and storage of feeds to stop spoilage and contamination. It covers labelling, rotation, keeping feeds separate by species, pest control, and knowing when to throw food away for animal safety.
Personal hygiene and cross-contaminationDry feed storage and moisture controlRefrigeration, freezing, and thawing rulesLabeling, dating, and stock rotationSegregating species feeds and allergensLesson 5Parrot (medium) daily diet: seed vs pellet balance, fresh fruit/veg, calcium and enrichment feeding, portioningIt looks at nutrition for medium parrots, comparing seed-heavy diets with pellets. It discusses fresh produce, calcium sources, foraging enrichment, and portioning to prevent obesity, liver problems, and deficiencies.
Risks of seed-heavy parrot dietsChoosing and transitioning to pelletsSafe fruits, vegetables, and greensCalcium sources and vitamin D linksForaging setups and portion planningLesson 6Supplementation and contraindicated foods: vitamin C for guinea pigs, toxic foods for all species (e.g., avocado, chocolate, onion, dog-specific hazards)It clarifies when supplements help or harm, especially vitamin C for guinea pigs. It lists toxic foods for dogs, rabbits, parrots, chickens, and guinea pigs, and teaches staff to avoid feeding mistakes across species.
Vitamin C routes for guinea pigsSpecies-specific supplement cautionsCommon toxic foods across speciesDog-specific food and drug hazardsPreventing cross-feeding and mix-upsLesson 7Feeding equipment and delivery methods: bowls, hanging feeders, scattering/foraging feeders, slow feeders, anti-spill optionsIt reviews feeding tools and how they affect behaviour, cleanliness, and safety. It compares bowls, hanging and scatter feeders, slow and anti-spill designs, and choices right for species to cut stress and waste.
Material choices and hygiene concernsBowl placement, height, and stabilityHanging and scatter feeders for foragingSlow feeders and anti-gulping designsAnti-spill options and waste reductionLesson 8Elderly dog daily diet: age-related nutritional changes, dental-friendly foods, portion control, hydrationIt explores nutritional changes in older dogs, including energy, protein, and joint support. It covers dental-friendly textures, portion control, hydration tips, and checking body condition to prevent obesity and muscle loss.
Energy and protein needs in senior dogsDental issues and soft food adaptationsUsing body condition scoring in seniorsPortion control and meal frequency plansHydration support and monitoring intakeLesson 9Guinea pig daily diet: vitamin C requirements, pellet selection, hay, vegetables, and safe fruit treatsIt covers core guinea pig dietary needs, stressing constant hay, vitamin C sources, and right pellets. It reviews safe vegetables and fruits, feeding times, and avoiding obesity, dental disease, and tummy upset.
Role of vitamin C and deficiency risksSelecting high-fiber, low-calcium pelletsHay types, quality checks, and daily amountsSafe leafy greens and vegetable rotationFruit treat frequency and portion limitsLesson 10Estimating quantities and ration calculation: weight-based portioning, adjusting for activity and age, quick calculation methodsIt teaches practical ways to calculate rations using body weight, life stage, and activity. It covers reading labels, adjusting portions over time, and quick mental or chart tools for busy clinic settings.
Using weight-based feeding formulasReading and applying feed labelsAdjusting for age, activity, and healthMonitoring body condition and trendsQuick charts and mental math methods
