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Small Animal Care

Small Animal Care

(AG143)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: NONE
Skinny, 2-terms. 0.5 credit

This course deals with the management of small companion animals, also known as pets. Topics include: U.S. Pet Industry, career opportunities, general animal nutrition, types of small animals, and the care they require as well as health, housing, and reproduction. Examples of animals covered in this class includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, ferrets and fish. Students with an interest in animals or veterinary science should take this class as a great introduction to animal care.

Week of May 20, 2013

No assignments posted.

WDHS Small Animal Care Syllabus - www.sdwd.k12.wi.us/faculty/alevzow/Syllabus%20Small%20Animals.doc

PETCO - www.petco.com

PETSMART - www.petsmart.com

WisCareers - www.wiscareers.wisc.edu

Pet Selector - www.selectsmart.com/PET/

Animals Used in Research - www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/about_research/types_of_animals/a_to_z_of_different_animals_used

Laboratory/Service Animal Worksheet

Service Animal Training - www.ehow.com/about_6299192_classes-training-service-dogs.html

Laboratory/Service Animal Worksheet

Animal Testing Debate (CNN) - www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/tech/2009/11/11/dcl.bloggers.animal.testing.cnn.html

Animal Welfare Act Information - awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=3&tax_level=3&tax_subject=182&topic_id=1118&level3_id=6735&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&place ...

US FDA Pet Food Label Requirements - www.fda.gov/cvm/petlabel.htm

Preservatives to Avoid in Pet Foods - www.mihog.org/diet/preserve.phtml

What ingredients should I avoid in my pet's food? - www.mihog.org/diet/foodingredavoid.phtml

How to Choose a Diet for Your Pet Video - www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Choose-a-Diet-for-Your-Pet-316109151

How to Choose Dog Food Video - www.5min.com/Video/How-To-Choose-The-Right-Dog-Food-80413605

How to Choose Dog Food (part 2) Video - www.5min.com/Video/How-To-Choose-The-Right-Dog-Food-Pt-2-80415016

How to Choose Cat Food Video - www.5min.com/Video/How-To-Choose-the-Right-Cat-Food-80412627

How to Choose Cat Food (part 2) Video - www.5min.com/Video/How-To-Choose-The-Right-Cat-Food-Pt-2-80411558

American Kennel Club - www.akc.org

Dog Facts (BBC website) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/dog.shtml

Hybrid Dogs Video Clip - abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/hybrid-dogs-make-perfect-best-friend-13422854

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yub1YgCmN2s (YouTube version)

WI Puppy Mill Project Website - www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/

News Story- Updates of Anti-Puppy Mill Bill - www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/42227772.html

News Story- Need for Puppy Mill Legislation - www.wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=10532840

News Story- Legislature Considers Puppy Mill Bill - host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/article_58eef6a8-9932-54a4-be3c-84473c544f42.html

State Puppy Mill Laws- Summary - www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/legislation/state_puppy_mill_laws.pdf

Dog Grooming Video - www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6470870n

Cat Colors - fanciers.com/other-faqs/colors.html

Cat Breed Information - animal.discovery.com/breedselector/catselectorindex.do

Popular Cat Breeds Video - animal.discovery.com/videos/top-10-popular-cat-breeds/

Rabbit Handling Information - www.nc3rs.org.uk/category.asp?catID=19

Rabbit Research Information - www.animalresearch.info/en/science/animalsused/rabbit-

Rabbit Fact Sheet - www.hopperhome.com/rabbit_fact_sheet.htm

Rabbit Facts (BBC website) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/rabbit.shtml

Rat Facts (BBC website) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/rat.shtml

Rodent Reserach Website - www.montauc.org/Tech/rodentmod.htm

Mouse Facts (BBC Website) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/mouse.shtml

Gerbil Facts (BBC Website) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/gerbil.shtml

Hamster Facts (BBC) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/hamster.shtml

Guinea Pig Facts (BBC) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/guineapig.shtml

What is this Ingredient? - www.mihog.org/diet/foodingred.phtml

Ferret Care - www.ferretcare.org/

Goldfish Facts (BBC) - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/goldfish.shtml

Rabbit Care PowerPoint - www.sdwd.k12.wi.us/faculty/alevzow/Rabbits.ppt

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Important Information/Current Projects:

Pet Welfare Poster Project: due 4/13

Pet Industry, Welfare & Nutrition Test: 4/20

Dog Care Test: 5/2

Cat Care Test: 5/11

Final Exam (Seniors ONLY): 5/23