30. Is Your Pet's Diet Healthy? Veterinary Nutrition with Dr. Catherine Ruggiero

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 nutrition
• Tips on what to feed your pet
• Reliable sources for pet food nutrition information
• Common problems with homemade diets for pets
• What terms like "natural" and "limited ingredients" mean on pet food labels
• Why it's good to keep the original pet food packaging you purchased
• The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and their role in the pet food industry
• Ways to help keep your dog or cat at the right weight

Also on this month's show: 

• Viral trending animal story about how a cement barrier couldn't keep rescue dogs Brenda and Linda apart
• Animal news, including the bond between a scuba diver and a small mouth bass
• Listener Q&A 

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