The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - 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!

What you'll learn:  

• Pet food development
• Team-based nutrition
• Consumer diet selection
• Pet food quality
• Nutrition decision framework

Meet the guest:

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.

Listen to Dr. Amy Farcas and Dr. Kate Shoveller on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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