Fussy Cat

Feeding Our Finicky Feline Friends

  • The Unique & Finicky Feline

    Study the unique aspects of feline feeding behavior, nutrition and food preferences (Hint - Cats are NOT small dogs)!

  • Dogs vs. Cats

    Learn how our two best friends are similar - and different - in terms of the essential nutrients that they need and how they should be fed.

  • Participate and Discuss!

    Video lectures, readings, recorded webinars, Q/A with the instructor, and group discussions keep material interesting and help to support students with different learning styles

About "Fussy Cat"

  • A Science Dog short course that focuses on our OTHER best friend, the domestic cat. Learn why cats cannot be treated or fed as if they are "small dogs'!

  • Nutrition chapters examine the evolutionary history of the domestic cat and the cat's unique nutrient needs (and how these differ from the dog).

  • Feeding chapters study the normal feeding behavior and preferences of cats, and how to manage feeding environments for single and multiple pet homes.

  • Video lectures, readings, Q/A sections, and knowledge checks keep material interesting and support students with different learning styles

  • Unlimited 6-month access to this completely self-paced course, plus Q/A and discussion sessions with the instructor and other students

Please notify me when Fussy Cat is Open for Enrollement!

Instructor

Owner, The Science Dog

Linda Case

Linda Case is well-known author, canine nutritionist, and dog trainer. She earned her B.S. in Animal Science at Cornell University and her M.S. in Canine/Feline Nutrition at the University of Illinois. Linda is the author of numerous publications and nine books, including Feeding Smart with The Science Dog, Dog Smart, and Dog Food Logic. She is also the author of the popular Science Dog Blog. Linda and her husband Mike live in central Illinois and share their lives with three amazing dogs: Cooper, Alice and Stanley, and Pete the cat.

What Our Students are Saying About

The Science Dog Nutrition Courses

Full of wonderful scientific information!

Kari Bastyr

I have always been a nutrition geek when it comes to gut health, so when I had the opportunity to take this course for CEUs, I jumped on it. I loved Linda's ...

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I have always been a nutrition geek when it comes to gut health, so when I had the opportunity to take this course for CEUs, I jumped on it. I loved Linda's book, Dog Food Logic, so I knew this course would piggy back on it but having Linda narrate the information made it that much better. I highly recommend this course for anyone who has a dog, or works with dogs.

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Super course

Diane Buytaert

I really loved this course. Now I am going to study your books! I am very curious for your next course. It feels so good to learn from someone who is so pas...

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I really loved this course. Now I am going to study your books! I am very curious for your next course. It feels so good to learn from someone who is so passionate and has such a knowledge on the subject.

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Comprehensive and enjoyable course

Anna Nussey

Wonderfully comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know about the nutrients required in dog's diets. It is presented in nice, achievable chu...

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Wonderfully comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know about the nutrients required in dog's diets. It is presented in nice, achievable chunks and provides you with further reading if you so wish. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot.

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For those who want a deeper understanding of nutrition.

Glenn Massie

I highly recommend this comprehensive science-based course for those interested in developing a deeper understanding of the essential nutrients and nutrition...

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I highly recommend this comprehensive science-based course for those interested in developing a deeper understanding of the essential nutrients and nutritional requirements of what we should be feeding our dogs. This is exactly the type of course you would expect from a world renowned nutrition expert who has written books on the subject of canine nutrition. Linda Case provides a condensed version of "Canine Nutrition" in 10 simple to follow chapters that include video lectures, supplemental reading, and a short quiz to test yourself on your comprehension of the individual subjects. You will learn things like what a true quality protein is, and why the omega 3s in your dog’s food may not be contributing the health benefits like helping with inflammatory disorders such as joint pain.

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Solid, current canine nutrition information; excellent ed...

Lisa Burgoon

Linda is a master at taking relevant, evidence-based research on canine nutrition and putting it into understandable and practical applications for the learn...

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Linda is a master at taking relevant, evidence-based research on canine nutrition and putting it into understandable and practical applications for the learner. The course provides up-to-date information on macro- and micro-nutrient needs for dogs as well as so incredibly helpful information about many of the myths and trends in feeding our canine companions. She approaches feeding issues from a scientific lens, recognizing the need for guidance in current trends and offers pros and cons of various feeding methods that help us, the consumer and canine guardians, decide the best food in proper amount to help our dog friends thrive. As a human nutritionist and registered dietitian, I was impressed with the advanced level clinical/technical information provided, and I learned or re-learned a ton of information in both the macro- and micro-nutrient areas. An added bonus is the clearly described biochemistry that underpins all of nutritional processes. As an instructor in both face-to-face and online teaching formats at the college level, I was completely wowed by this educational format. The online learning platform, the pace, videos, voice-over power points, and opportunities to interact with Linda online and multiple other learning tools in this course are stellar. I can't wait for the next course!

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Substantive and clear!

Gina Walls

This course was excellent. It was well organized with clear information delivered with appropriate details. Nicely done.

This course was excellent. It was well organized with clear information delivered with appropriate details. Nicely done.

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Excellent course

Bianca Steinmetz

I absolutely loved this course. The information is up to date and well explained!

I absolutely loved this course. The information is up to date and well explained!

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Super informative

rosa coords

Text is clear and to the point. Thank you for facilitating the understanding and learning of the material.

Text is clear and to the point. Thank you for facilitating the understanding and learning of the material.

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Canine nutrition

Karen Greenfield

Very good introduction to canine nutrition. Done in a way that was not too technical for a non-science major to understand. Good foundation. Looking forwa...

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Very good introduction to canine nutrition. Done in a way that was not too technical for a non-science major to understand. Good foundation. Looking forward to the next course!

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