SMALL ANIMAL PROJECT

RABBIT, CAT, DOG & COMPANION ANIMAL

Rabbit

• What you can do in this project:
  • learn about rabbit breeds
  • learn how to care for a rabbit
  • learn to tattoo a rabbit
  • learn about genetics and rabbit breeding
• Resources:
  • Learn about Basic Rabbit Showmanship
  • Rabbit Showmanship Steps - pdf 75 KB 1 page

Cat

• What you can do in this project:
  • select a cat, identify breeds, and name cat parts
  • prepare health care budget for a cat
  • train a cat for show
  • explore veterinary procedures, community laws, and animal welfare/rights
• Resources:
  • Cat Showmanship Steps - pdf 136 KB 1 page

Dog

• What you can do in this project:
  • learn basic skills for dog care and training
  • explore dog health, nutrition, care, showmanship, and training
  • investigate responsible breeding, diseases, dog roles, and careers

Companion Animal

• What you can do in this project:
  • find out what it costs to have a pet
  • learn about animal digestion
  • learn to keep a pet healthy
  • consider careers with animals

Companion animals are a diverse group of animals that includes dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, companion birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and many more. There are currently more than 1.1 billion companion animals worldwide. In fact, there are more companion animals than people in the US.