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21. Pet Food and Nutrition with Dr. Lisa Weeth

· 51 min

Episode 21. Pet Food and Nutrition with Dr. Lisa Weeth

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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Lisa Weeth, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, about pet food and nutrition to help your pet live a long, healthy life. Tune in as they discuss:

• Dr. Weeth's lifelong love of veterinary medicine and her career path as a veterinary nutritionist • The importance of nutrition in the health of pets • The pet food manufacturing process and quality assurance measures • What to look for when buying pet food • Why you should avoid vegan diets for pets, especially for cats • Misconceptions about cooking for your pet • Precautions to take with raw food diets • Dr. Weeth's recent lecture for AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

Also on this month's show:

• The heart-warming relationship between George the lion and his caretaker, Shandor • Animal news • AMC's 5th Annual Celebration of Life: Pet Memorial Event • Listener Q&A • Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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