Distance Learning – suggested 36 months part-time study (Nominal hours 2,400)
Naturopathy is the medicinal foundation of treating the whole-body system, combining philosophy and theories in practice, to support healing and maintain health. Companion Pet Naturopaths provide evidence-based health care that is effective and safe to their canine clients. Through an in-depth understanding of canine and feline bioscience, emotional and physical factors, Naturopaths are able to help prevent disease, provide optimal health and wellbeing and relief of symptoms by treating the whole dog and cat and aim to address the underlying causes of illness and disease.
The core principle of "healing through the biological science of nature" guides the Companion Pet Naturopath’s use of species-specific nutrition, complimentary prescribing of herbal medicine and nutrient compounds, right through to biomechanics. Companion Pet naturopathic medicine heavily focuses on combining food as medicine traditions and dietary therapy (dietetics) with recent scientific advances in nutritional biochemistry which are now used by veterinarians and naturopathic practitioners alike. Graduates will assess the lifestyle of the pet and consider the biology of the species from an anatomy and physiology perspective.
The core principles of this Naturopathic Medicine course follows the foundational subjects of Anatomy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Manufacturing, Body Physiology and the final subject of Naturopathic Principles, that brings all learning together.
Students explore a wide range of bioscience units in-depth through species-specific studies in contraindications, origins & domestication, anatomy and physiology, clinical nutrition, analysis of commercial food products, essential nutrients, mineral/vitamin deficiencies, herbal medicine, constituents of therapeutics, visual and tactile assessments, biomechanics, conformation, behaviour assessments; as well as business practices, ethics, safety, and efficacy.
It must be pointed out that at times it will be essential that a veterinarian diagnosis is undertaken, this may include blood tests, x-ray, CT scans, MRI, the results obtained from these tests will help to clarify the best way to determine aspects of certain conditions, illness and disease and how best to complement the allopathic treatments prescribed. Naturopathic medicine can easily work alongside veterinary medicine in order to help the individual dog and cat reach optimum health.
Companion Pet naturopathy aims to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms. Naturopathy today occupies an important and prominent role in the contemporary health-care system with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Health, from a naturopathic perspective, involves the capacity to maintain optimal order and function of the body (homeostasis) and is an outcome of a healthy mind, body, and environment.
The course is completely structured in delivery each week for the full three (3) years, with course modules and assessment tasks being released at the same time each week. As the course is completely structured in delivery each week, students are unable to finish the course sooner, however, the course has an open-end expiry, so students can take as long as they need to finish the course in its entirety.
Enrolments for next intake is the 5th of October 2026.
Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.
Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.
Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).
Students must have basic computer skills.
Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.
Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.
The course is broken up into four (4) subject components:
1) Companion Pet Biological Nutrition and Dietetics ~ structured delivery over twelve (12) months.
2) Companion Pet Herbal Medicine - includes Herbal Medicine Manufacturing and Dispensing ~ structured delivery over twelve (12) months.
3) Canine and Feline Remedial Myotherapy and Myofacilitation – includes Canine and Feline Anatomy and Physiology.
a) Theory Component:
This first stage of the Myotherapy course is structured in delivery over the first six (6) months, with course content released to students on a weekly basis, at the same time each week for the full duration of the six (6) months. Students must complete all assessments of the theory component before they can proceed to the second half of the course.
b) Practical Component:
The second stage of the Myotherapy course covers all the practical applications of Canine Myotherapy/Myofacilitation. This stage usually takes eight (8) weeks to complete and includes one-on-one practical application of massage guidance via live zoom meetings. Once all written and video assignments have been submitted, students have an opportunity to attend a (non-compulsory) 2 day intensive ‘in-person’ practical workshop to further consolidate and enhance their skills with the course lecturer.
4) Companion Pet Naturopathic Medicine Principles ~ structured delivery over six (6) months.
Note: attendance to the Myotherapy workshop is not necessarily compulsory as we can be lenient to an individual’s circumstances and learning outcomes where required, by utilising the live zoom teaching approach.
Please Note: The Myotherapy workshop attendance will only be presented in Victoria (Australia), and all costings to attend will be at the student’s own cost. Attendance to a workshop is only granted upon application to attend, so that we can cater to your needs and applicable venue dates.
Graduates are eligible to join the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and insurance to work as a professional in the industry as a qualified and industry recognised Canine and Feline Medical Naturopath.
Students can either pay in full or choose to commence a payment plan for the payment of their course fees.
Course Price
Companion Pet Naturopathy
Course Price: $12,870.00 (AUD$)
The Payment Plan option allows students to divide the course payments into a monthly payment for the duration of their studies.
The monthly payment plan divides the course fee into thirty-three (33) equal payments of $390.00 (AUD$).
The first payment of $390.00 (AUD$) is payable upon enrollment into the course, giving the student access to their studies straight away.
Webinar: Welcome Orientation - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Welcome
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
Student Profile: to be submitted to the college.
EBook: 'Miller's Anatomy of the Dog'
EBook: "Atlas of Feline Anatomy" for Veterinarians
EBook: "Dog Anatomy" by Peter C. Goody
A-Z Latin Dictionary
Directional Terminology
Video: Directional Terms Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Directional Terms Quiz
Cells and Tissues
Lesson: Cells and Tissues Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cells and Tissues Test
The Integumentary System
Lesson: Integumentary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Integumentary Test
The Skeletal System
Lesson: Skeletal System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Skeletal Test
The Muscular System
Lesson: Muscular System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Muscular Test
The Cardiovascular System
Lesson: Circulatory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cardiovascular Test
The Lymphatic System
Lesson: Lymphatic System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lymphatic Test
The Respiratory System
Lesson: Respiratory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Respiratory Test
The Nervous System
Lesson: Nervous System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Nervous Test
The Endocrine System
Lesson: Endocrine System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Endocrine Quiz
The Digestive Tract
Lesson: Liver, Pancreas and Spleen Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Digestive Test
The Urinary System
Lesson: Urinary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Urinary Test
The Reproductive System
Lesson: Reproductive System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Reproductive Test
Lesson: Integrating the Systems Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 1: Species- Specific Nutrition and Origins
Presentation: Canine Digestive Process Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: 'Species Classifications' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Lesson: 'Canine Digestive Overview' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Introduction to Feline Domestication History
Module 2: Daily Requirements
Module 2 Quiz
EBook: "Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats" by the NRC
Module 3: Essential Nutrients: Vitamins
EBook: 'Give Your Dog A Bone' by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Essential Nutrients: Minerals
Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Essential Nutrients: Amino Fatty Acids
Presentation: Essential Amino Acids for Carnivores Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Evolution of Modern Feeding
Audio: Development of the Commercial Pet Food Industry
EPublication: Pottengers Cat Summary Findings
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Commercial Pet Food Products?
EBook: 'Raw Meaty Bones' by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Reading Product Labels
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Feeding Bones
EPublication: 'Nutritional composition of red meat' by University of Wollongong
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Feeding Muscle Meats
EBook: 'Work Wonders' by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Module 10 Quiz
Module 11: Feeding Offal and Organ Meats
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Feeding Vegetables
Module 12 Quiz: Part 1
Module 12 Quiz: Part 2
Module 13: Feeding Fruits
Presentation: Feeding Fruits Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 13 Quiz: Part 1
Module 13 Quiz: Part 2
Module 14: Feeding Cereals and Grains
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Feeding Legumes
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Feeding Nuts
Module 16 Quiz
Module 17: Feeding Seeds
Module 17 Quiz
Module 18: Feeding Eggs
Module 18 Quiz
Module 19: Feeding Dairy Products
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Digestive Physiology
Module 20 Test
Module 21: Supplementation
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Poisonous Foods
EPublication: Common Toxic Plants
Chart: Poisonous Plants
Module 22 Quiz
Module 23: Food Toxicology
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Body Condition Scores
Chart: Muscle Condition Score
Module 24 Quiz
Module 25: Feeding for Breeding: Sires and Dukes
Module 25 Quiz
Module 26: Feeding for Breeding: Dames and Queens
Module 26 Quiz
Module 27: Growing Puppies and Kittens
Module 27 Quiz
Module 28: Feeding Senior Pets
Module 28 Quiz
Module 29: Overweight and Obese Pets
Module 29 Quiz
Module 30: Malnourished and Underweight Pets
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Canine Performance and High-Level Athletes
Module 31 Quiz
Module 32: Nutrigenomics
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Hereditary Conditions
Module 33 Quiz
Module 34: Food Intolerance and Allergies
Module 34 Quiz
Module 35: Nutritional Conditions
Module 35 Quiz
Module 36: Diet and Behaviour
Module 36 Quiz
Module 37: Musculoskeletal Conditions
Module 37 Quiz
Module 38: Chronic Disease and Illness
Module 38 Quiz
Module 39: Cancer
Module 39 Quiz
Module 40: Therapeutic Feeding for Pets
Module 40 Quiz
Module 41: Dietetic Reports: Case Studies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Dietetic Report Template
Dietetic 'Follow-up' Report Template
Allergies and Symptoms Template
Chart: Stool and Colour
Module 1: Introduction to Herbs, Holism and Science
EBook: Holistic Herbal 4th Edition by David Hoffman
Webinar: Herbs, Holism and Science - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: 'What is a herb?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Webinar Audio: Stance on Herbal Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 2: Herbal Philosophy
Webinar: "Why Herbs Cure?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Webinar: "Philosophy, why bother?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: History: Herbal Origins
Lesson: Potted History Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
EBook: Veterinary Herbal Medicine by Wynn and Fougere
Lesson: Early Origins of Herbal History Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Herbalism at the turn of the 1st Century CE Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: '10th Century CE Herbal trade and knowledge' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: History: Modern Herbal - A 'New' Age
Lesson: 'Herbals and Chemistry' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: 'Physio-medical Era' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: 'Modern Era of Herbalism' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 4 Quiz
Webinar: Potted history - Books Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5: Herbalism of the World~ 'An insight into different herbal cultures'
Webinar: "Folk Medicine" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5 Quiz
Lesson: 'Signatures of Plants' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 6: Pharmacology & Pharmacognosy
Webinar: Health Modules - Reductionist vs Wholistic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Herbalism Terminology
Audio Lesson: Herbal Glossary of Terms Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 7 Test
Module 8: Plant Nomenclature
Module 8 Quiz
Lesson: Herbal Scepticism Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9: Herbs and Science: an introduction to chemistry
Webinar: Chemistry is not scary! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Phytochemistry Principles
Lesson: Introduction to Plant Chemistry Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 10 Quiz
EBook: 'Constituents of Medicinal Plants' by Andrew Pengelly
Module 11: Herbal Constituents - Carbohydrates
Lesson: Carbohydrates' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Herbal Constituents - Lipids
Module 12 Quiz
Module 13: Herbal Constituents - Terpenes
Module 13 Quiz
Module 14: Herbal Constituents - Polyphenols
Lesson: System Tonics Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Herbal Constituents - Alkaloids
Lesson: Alcohols to Alkaloids Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Therapeutic Actions of Herbs
Webinar: Plants as Medicinal Actions - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
EPublication: Herbal Action Categories by Christopher Hobbs
Module 16 Test
Excerpt: Priest and Priest’s 'Herbal Medication'
Module 17: Nutritional Herbals
Webinar: Discussion on Juliette de Bairacli Levy - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 17 Quiz
Webinar: Foods as Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Webinar: Prescriptive Foods Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18: Herbal Energetics
Webinar: Herbal Energetics - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18 Quiz
Lesson: 'How to distinguish Energetics?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 19: Herbal Synergism & Physiology
Audio Lesson: Basics of Herbal Physiology
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Companion Pet Safe Herbs
Webinar: Herbal Categories - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Materia Medica
Module 20 Quiz
Module 22: Toxicology
Module 22 Quiz
Lesson: Mericks Manual 'art & science' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 23: The Integumentary Systemology
Lesson: The Integumentary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: The Digestive Systemology
Lesson: Feline Gastroenteritis Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: Giardia Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 24 Quiz
Lesson: Dietary Changes Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 25: The Cardiovascular Systemology
Lesson: Feline Dental Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 25 Quiz
Webinar: Focus on the 'Whole' - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 26: Respiratory Systemology
Lesson: Upper Respiratory Infections Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 26 Quiz
Lesson: 'Know' what to focus on Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 27: Nervous Systemology
Module 27 Quiz
Lesson: Ear Infections Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 28: Urinary Systemology
Lesson: Urinary Tract Infections Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 28 Quiz
Lesson: Prescription Madness Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 29: Reproductive Systemology
Module 29 Quiz
Lesson: Thinking outside the square! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 30: Musculo-Skeletal Systemology
Lesson: Feline Arthritis Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Endocrine Systemology
Lesson: Feline Diabetes Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 31 Quiz
Module 32: Immunity
Lesson: The Aging Feline Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Companion Pets Allergies
Module 33 Quiz
Lesson: Which appointment is important? Presentation: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Companion Pet Conditions
Module 33 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: A different condition symptom...... Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
