In this week's episode, my guest Dr. Em from Vet Med Corner, shares doggone great advice on how to keep your Doodle healthy and happy. With science-based tips, including assessing prescription dog food and maintaining a healthy weight, Dr. Em provides long-term solutions to keep even the most finicky eaters on track for optimal health. Host Corinne Gearhart's remaining Top Ten questions about how to nourish our Doodles are answered, providing invaluable insights for keeping your furry friend fit, strong, and most importantly, happy! So, grab your pup, put on your headphones, and tune in to this paw-some episode!

• Question #5: Where Should We Go for Reputable, Reliable Advice?
• Question #6: What are some of the highlights from WSAVA.org’s guidelines?
• Question #7: Is “Human-Grade” Dogfood Special?
• Question #8: How Can I Get My Doodle to Eat the Right Food?
• Question #9: Is It Okay to Use Meal “Toppers”?
• Challenge #10: How Do I Figure Out Exactly How Much I Should Feed My Doodle?

QUOTABLE:

• “The majority of experts will agree on the majority of things. If you find a lone voice going against the majority of experts, the likelihood of them being correct is incredibly low.” (Dr. Em)
• “What you see in a (dog food) ingredient list doesn’t necessarily equate to what’s being absorbed ...” (Corinne)
• “The ingredient list really has very little correlation to the quality of pet food … What really matters is the bioavailability and your pet’s ability to absorb into their bodies the nutrients that those ingredients are made up of.” (Dr. Em)
• “We practice positive reinforcement and force-free training methods. I’m not hearing not to use food in training, but I’m going to be planning … and using that kibble purposefully throughout the day, raising the value of nutritious food and mixing it in.” (Corinne)
• “The prescription weight loss formulas help to maintain muscle mass while helping (dogs) lose fat.” (Dr. Em)

RELEVANT LINKS/RESOURCES:

• Pt 1 of our interview on Ep #42
• More of Dr. Em’s thought leadership and link available here.
• Read Petfoodology, the comprehensive pet nutrition blog published by Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Learn about the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
• Calorie Calculator

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