Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basıc Prıncıples In Cat And Dog Feedıng
Course Code: VHB574
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Raising candidates know the basic nutritional requirements of cats and dogs. Diets and nutritional diseases in cats and dogs nutrition. Providing confidence to candidates for better communication with cat and dog owners.

Course Content

Learning basic principles about cat and dog nutrition. Proper nutrition. Practical feeding of cats and dogs.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Digestive system of cats and dogs. Feedstuffs used in cats and dogs diets. Their feeding behaviours and nutritional diseases.
2.Understanding the issues that need to be taken into consideration when feeding the animals in question according to their species.
3.Feeding of gestating and lactating cats and dogs.
4.Basic principles of cat and dog nutrition, nutrition of kittens and adult cats
5.Feeding of senior cats and dogs.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ergün, A., Muğlalı, H. (1998) Köpek ve Kedi Besleme, Beslenme Hastalıkları ve Klinik Besleme. Genç Büro, Ankara.
2.Burger, I. (1993) The Waltham Book of Companion Animal Nutrition. Pergamon Press Oxford, England.
3.Cheeke, P.R. (1999) Applied Animal Nutrition: Feeds and Feeding. Prentice Hall International, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy and physiology of digestive system in cats and dogs. Similar and different characteristics of cats and dogs in nutrition
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nutritional requirement of cats and dogs (energy and carbohydrates)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nutritional requirement of cats and dogs (protein and fats)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nutritional requirement of cats and dogs (vitamins and minerals)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic principles of cat and dog nutrition
Week 6 - Theoretical
Feeding kittens and puppies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Feeding adult cats and dogs (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Feeding pregnant cats and dogs
Week 9 - Theoretical
Feeding lactating cats and dogs
Week 10 - Theoretical
Feeding of orphaned cats and dogs.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Feeding of senior cats and dogs.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nutritional diseases of cats and dogs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mistakes done in cats and dogs nutrition.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Diets and their brands used in cat and dog nutrition.
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment1224
Reading52220
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
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2026