ASK A VET NUTRITIONIST

Is your dog having food sensitivities or allergies? Thinking of feeding them a less processed and healthier diet? Considering plant-based? We're here to help. 

WHY A VETERINARY NUTRITIONIST?

Just like when a person is having food allergies or digestion issues, it's better to speak to a Registered Dietician or Nutritionist than speaking to your family doctor. It's the same for your dog. A Vet Nutritionist is licensed to consult on pet nutrition and is usually more equipped to help than your regular vet.

OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED VET NUTRITIONIST

We're extremely proud to have on board Dr. Sarah Dodd, DVM, MSc, PhD, DECVCN. Dr. Dodd holds a PhD from University of Guelph and is one of only a dozen of board-certified vet nutritionists in Canada, a very small group that forms the backbone of expert nutritional support in the country.

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Ask a Vet Nutritionist

  • Board-Certified Vet Nutritionists are the highest credential in Veterinary Nutrition.

    These are Veterinary Nutritionists who have passed examination by a regulatory board, such as the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN) or the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN). These veterinarians have undergone extensive training and education in nutrition after graduating from their veterinary program.

    Contrary to an animal or pet or canine nutritionist (which is not regulated terms), a veterinary nutritionist is a licensed veterinarian who can legally practice veterinary medicine as well as formulate diets and make nutritional recommendations for healthy animasl and animals with health conditions.

  • Some example of questions you can ask:

    • My dog is having adverse reactions to the many pet foods I've tried. Help!
    • My dog has a sensitive tummy and gets loose stool a lot. What can I do?
    • How do I determine what my dog is allergic to?
    • My dog is having allergy symptoms. How do I support them?
    • What's the best type of diet for my pet given their age/breed/health condition/challenges?
    • How can I support them better in older age/post surgery/recovering from a sickness?
    • What's the latest research on food allergies?
    • Can my puppy/large breed/active dog thrive on a plant-based diet?