Dr. Amy Farcas & Dr. Kate Shoveller: Choosing The Right Pet Food | Ep. 156
In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Amy Farcas, Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, and Dr. Kate Shoveller from the University of Guelph discuss how pet foods move from ingredients to finished products. They explore nutrition, manufacturing teams, consumer decision making, product quality, education, and the challenges of selecting the right diet for individual pets. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Nutrition decisions should consider individual animal needs, activity level, feeding management, and lifestyle factors rather than focusing on a single nutrient." โ Dr. Kate Shoveller
Meet the guests:
Dr. Amy Farcas is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care. Her work focuses on clinical nutrition, dietary fiber research, and client education, helping pet owners and veterinary professionals make evidence-based feeding decisions for companion animals.
Dr. Kate Shoveller is Professor and Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition at the University of Guelph, and also one of our co-hosts on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. Her research focuses on protein, amino acid, and energy metabolism in companion animals.
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What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:59) Introduction
- (05:27) Pet food development
- (12:20) Team-based nutrition
- (18:22) Consumer diet selection
- (23:10) Pet food quality
- (24:07) Nutrition framework
- (32:06) Final Questions
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