Course Description

Self-Paced Learning via Distance – suggested 12 months part-time study (330 hours)

The Certification in Feline Naturopathic Nutrition focuses on preventive and supportive nutrition for felines. Understanding fundamentals pertaining to feline health, the importance and effectiveness of the nutritional uptake within the digestive processes and how best to work with this in mind, according to each individual cat and their age, environment, and energy levels.


Having a sound understanding of feline nutrition as it pertains to the specific needs of all cats at their various stages of their life and performance, is vital for the cat to not only survive, but to thrive. The information contained in this course has been complied with the astute help of two very important Veterinarians who have made biological nutrition for cats a priority. The course will allow the student to continually evolve through analysis to apply rational and critical thinking to breeding, exercise regimes and supplementation.




Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Orientation

    • Course Welcome

    • Student Handbook

    • Study Guide

    • How to Reference Your Work

    • Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
  • 2

    Course Resources and Bonus Materials

    • A Scientific Guide to Natural Nutrition By Dr. Bruce Syme

    • NRC: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats

    • EBook: Raw Meaty Bones by Dr. Tom Longsdale

    • Atlas of Feline Anatomy for Veterinarians EBook
  • 3

    Module One: Digestive Physiology

    • Feline Digestive Physiology

    • Module 1 Quiz
  • 4

    Module Two: Supplementation

    • Supplementation for Cats

    • Blank Assessment Cover Sheet

    • Module 2 Quiz
  • 5

    Module Three: Toxicology

    • Toxicology of Foods

    • Module 3 Quiz
  • 6

    Module Four: Poisons

    • Feline Poisons

    • Blank Assessment Cover Sheet

    • Module 4 Quiz
  • 7

    Module Five: Feeding for Breeding

    • Queens and Dukes

    • Blank Assessment Cover Sheet

    • Module 5 Quiz
  • 8

    Module Six: Feeding Kittens

    • Growing Kittens

    • Blank Assessment Cover Sheet

    • Module 6 Quiz

  • 9

    Module Seven: Feeding Senior Cats

    • Feeding Senior Cats

    • Module 7 Quiz
  • 10

    Module Eight: Overweight and Obese Cats

    • Feeding Overweight and Obese Cats

    • Module 8 Quiz
  • 11

    Module Nine: Underweight and Malnourished Cats

    • Feeding Underweight and Malnourished Cats

    • Module 9 Quiz

Course Requirements

  • Course is suggested to be completed within 12 months part-time from commencement date. There is no course expiry, students can complete the course at a pace that is suitable and sustainable for their own work/study/life balance.

  • Students can enrol at anytime if they meet the prerequisite requirements.

  • Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.

  • Prerequisites for this course: completion of the Feline Biological Nutrition Certification 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.

  • Please note: this course is a 'prerequisite course' for those wishing to continue their studies and enrol in the Feline Naturopathic Therapeutic Dietetics course.

Course Accreditation

Graduates are eligible to join the 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 Feline Naturopathic Nutritionist.


Course Material

Course material is accessed via an online learning portal with downloadable course manual. All course lessons delivered through the mediums of text/audio/webinars/videos.

  • Bonus material

    o ‘A Scientific Guide to Natural Nutrition’ by Dr. Bruce Syme.

  • Bonus material

    o ‘Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats’ by NRC.

  • Bonus material

    o EBook: 'Raw Meaty Bones' by Dr. Tom Longsdale

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