EPISODE · Jul 13, 2023 · 50 MIN
30. Is Your Pet's Diet Healthy? Veterinary Nutrition with Dr. Catherine Ruggiero
from Ask the Vet · host The Animal Medical Center
Dr. Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, a board-certified Veterinary Nutritionist, and Manager of Scientific Communications at Hills Pet Nutrition. Tune in as they discuss: Why Dr. Ruggiero wanted to become a veterinarian and focus on nutritionTips on what to feed your petReliable sources for pet food nutrition informationCommon problems with homemade diets for petsWhat terms like "natural" and "limited ingredients" mean on pet food labelsWhy it's good to keep the original pet food packaging you purchasedThe Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and their role in the pet food industryWays to help keep your dog or cat at the right weightAlso on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about how a cement barrier couldn't keep rescue dogs Brenda and Linda apartAnimal news, including the bond between a scuba diver and a small mouth bassListener Q&A Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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Dr. Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, a board-certified Veterinary Nutritionist, and Manager of Scientific Communications at Hills Pet Nutrition. Tune in as they discuss: Why Dr. Ruggiero wanted to become a veterinarian and focus on nutritionTips on what to feed your petReliable sources for pet food nutrition informationCommon problems with homemade diets for petsWhat terms like "natural" and "limited ingredients" mean on pet food labelsWhy it's good to keep the original pet ...
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