Wondering what you should be feeding your dog or cat? Confused by all the choices? Is raw really best? Or does it pose health hazards? What should you know when deciding which commercial food to feed? Are cats' digestive systems able to metabolize carbohydrates or is all dry cat food “kitty crack,” as Tracie calls it? Do dogs and cats need supplements --- and if so, which ones? This show brings you facts and opinions to help you make the best personal decisions about how to feed the four-legged members of your family so they live long, healthy lives.
Hosted by Tracie Hotchner
Pet Food Advisors (07-10-2017) #7054: Ryan Yamka (PhD, MS, MBA, FACN, PAS, Dipl ACAS) talks about crude protein—what it means, how it’s measured. He is a companion animal nutritionist who studied protein and amino acids in canine nutrition for his graduate degrees and has worked for many top pet food companies. He co-authored the macronutrients section in the major textbook Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th edition.
