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
• Dr. Weeth's recent lecture for AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

Also on this month's show:

• The heart-warming relationship between George the lion and his caretaker, Shandor
• Animal news
• AMC's 5th Annual Celebration of Life: Pet Memorial Event
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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

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