Ask the Vet
Your favorite radio show about pets is now a podcast! In partnership with Sirius XM, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center presents ‘Ask the Vet,’ a podcast all about the pets we love and how to care for them. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus answers questions for pet parents, chats with leading animal experts, and talks about the most concerning issues for our furry friends.
Ask the Vet
21. Pet Food and Nutrition with Dr. Lisa Weeth
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The Animal Medical Center
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
Call us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267
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