Pet Fit Challenge

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by glencorgi

HOWEVER, there are vets that do specialize in nutritional matters, as well as other specialties, so IF an owner is so inclined, those options are open.

Thank you Debbie, you're right. I have one I use that does that and she's the one who recommended the Innova my dogs eat.

And she is one who did the studying on nutrition beyond vet college.

Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

Peggy - you have put your finger on the apparant problem in the USA - your vets need to be nutrution savvy especially with dogs and cats - almost as much as they are in other aspects of veterinary care. Good nutrition practices for pets forms a big part of veterinary care here in NZ and Australia.
We have specialists in the field of small animal nitrition associated with Massey University and I am sure they would be prepared to impart their knowledge. Also at Massey is the top veterinary school in the Southern Hemisphere.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Peggy - you have put your finger on the apparant problem in the USA - your vets need to be nutrution savvy especially with dogs and cats - almost as much as they are in other aspects of veterinary care. Good nutrition practices for pets forms a big part of veterinary care here in NZ and Australia.

Now I do agree with you there. I do think and wish vets here had more training in nutrition and not from the dog food companies. And yes, they should have more as nutrition is a big part of health care.

We have specialists in the field of small animal nitrition associated with Massey University and I am sure they would be prepared to impart their knowledge. Also at Massey is the top veterinary school in the Southern Hemisphere.

Send them over. (Like the colleges here would listen. <sigh>)

Peggy

[Peggy]

You know, I suspect that the dog food companies donate to the vet colleges for the privilege of being the ones to provide the classes on nutrition here in the US.

The almighty $ has way too much power sometimes and colleges who are always strapped for money would be glad to do this in excange for donations.

Peggy