For U.S. Veterinary
Professionals Only. For U.S. Veterinary Professionals Only.
Making Sense of
Pet Food Choices
RACE-Approved .5-Hour CE Course
Course overview
When it comes to pet food, pet owners are presented with an overwhelming array of options, from a variety of channels. Making sense of the labels, claims, and categories of pet foods can be confusing for pet owners seeking the best combination of health benefits for their pets and value for their dollar. This discussion will assist veterinary healthcare teams to differentiate pet food categories and help their pet owner clients evaluate and choose diets for their pets.
Course Objectives
- Differentiate common terms used to market pet foods
- Understand how pet foods are regulated
- Learn the nutritional needs of pets at various life stages and disease states
- Understand the pros and cons of the various types of pet foods available to pet owners
- Unravel pet food myths and misinformation
Efrem Hunter, DVM, MBA
Dr. Efrem Hunter received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, and graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business. Dr. Hunter has practiced small animal…
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