APSC 3464 - Companion Animal Management

Institution:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Description:

Management of companion animals will be addressed in a comparative fashion, from the perspectives of physiology, anatomy, nutrition, genetics, reproduction and behavior. Interrelationships among these disciplines in the care and wellbeing of companion animals will be emphasized. Normal and aberrant behaviors will be described and techniques of behavior modification and pharmacological intervention will be discussed. To allow in-depth coverage of these topics, the course will be limited to dogs, cats and caged birds. Pre: 2464. (3H,3 Credits).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.VT.EDU

Phone Number:

(540) 231-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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