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Understanding Pet Nutrition

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As an aspiring veterinarian, you know that a proper diet is at the foundation of every healthy, happy patient. But with so many different kinds of pet foods out there, how do you determine which is best? Do dogs really need carbs? And just what is chicken byproduct? 

Get the answers to these questions and more with our on-demand session with Alumna Dr. Renee Streeter ‘10, Veterinary Clinical Nutritionist with R.M. Streeter Animal Nutrition Consulting!

This is your opportunity to:

  • Get familiarized with the different nutritional needs of cats and dogs
  • Learn to decipher important information on pet food labels, from caloric density to ingredient quality
  • Understand the various types of pet food claims and what they mean
  • Learn about the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and how pet food is regulated
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