Ask the Vet: Pet Food and Nutrition with Dr. Lisa Weeth

In partnership with Sirius XM, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center presents ‘Ask the Vet,’ a podcast all about the pets we love and how to care for them.

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Lisa Weeth, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, about pet food and nutrition to help your pet live a long, healthy life. Tune in as they discuss:

Dr. Weeth's lifelong love of veterinary medicine and her career path as a veterinary nutritionist
The importance of nutrition in the health of pets
The pet food manufacturing process and quality assurance measures
What to look for when buying pet food
Why you should avoid vegan diets for pets, especially for cats
Misconceptions about cooking for your pet
Precautions to take with raw food diets

Also on this month's show:

The heart-warming relationship between George the lion and his caretaker
Animal news
AMC's 5th Annual Celebration of Life: Pet Memorial Event
Listener Q&A

Call us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267