Companion Animal Growth, Development, and Nutrition

2 credits · Undergraduate

Students examine the biology of growth and development in companion animals and analyze the requirements for care and management throughout the life cycle. They also examine the biology of nutrition and the nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle, and relate this to information on specific products, supplements, and feeding regimes. The course will enable the student to work with a nutritionist or veterinarian in establishing and implementing feeding and nutritional programs, and to interpret the legal and other limitations to providing foods and nutrition products and services for companion animals. The course covers mainly dogs and cats, with some coverage of other species. PREREQUISITES: ANSC 0116.02 FORMATS: Lab