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.
In this episode, 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
Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A!
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