Expert Advice on Your Pet's Everyday Diet | Speaking of Pets ep. 97 - Dr. Amy Farcas

Join us as we welcome veterinary nutrition expert, Dr. Amy Farcas, DVM, MS, DACVN, for a deep dive into daily pet nutrition. While many focus on disease-specific diets, this episode is dedicated to the everyday questions pet owners have about feeding their healthy companions.Dr. Farcas shares her journey—from her start as a kennel cleaner to becoming a board-certified veterinary nutritionist—and introduces her holistic approach: Full Circle Pet Nutrition. This philosophy emphasizes collaboration between the nutritionist, the pet owner, and the veterinarian to create a comprehensive and customized feeding plan for every pet.In this episode, we discuss:The "Misinformation Gap": Why pet owners feel lost navigating the overwhelming and often fear-based marketing in the pet food industry.Defining Quality: Dr. Farcas’s focus on safety and nutrition as the true measures of a quality diet, not just price or trendy ingredients.Personalized Pet Nutrition: Examples of tailoring diets to a pet’s needs, such as low-fat food for Miniature Schnauzers to help prevent pancreatitis.Copper Storage Disease in Labradors: Breaking down the current research and understanding of this breed-specific liver concern.The Practical Realities of Feeding: Why making changes to a pet's diet and feeding routine can be a major lifestyle upheaval for the entire household.The Full Circle Pet Nutrition Course: Learn about Dr. Farcas’s new educational tool designed to empower owners with the knowledge to make confident, informed choices about their pet's food.To learn more about Dr. Farcas's work and to sign up for her priority list, visit veterinarynutritioncare.com/sign-up. You can also follow Veterinary Nutrition Care on Instagram or Facebook.-----All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.