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