Ep. 12 - Who’s Really Qualified to Give Nutrition Advice for Dogs?

Feeling confused about who to trust with your dog’s nutrition?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, Dr Francisco Poblanno and I chatted about one of the biggest questions dog owners face: who’s actually qualified to give nutrition advice?

We talk about the roles of veterinary nutritionists, PhD nutritionists, formulators and your everyday vet and how all of them fit together.

We also talked about how holistic and conventional care can work side by side instead of against each other.

You’ll learn:

- What “nutritional adequacy” really means (and what it doesn’t)

- How much nutrition training most vets actually get

- Common red flags in pet food marketing

- When it’s time to seek a nutrition specialist

- Why better communication with your vet changes everything

By the end, you’ll understand who’s truly qualified to guide your dog’s diet - and why credentials, context and collaboration matter more than opinions.

You’ll walk away knowing what questions to ask, what to look out for and how to feel confident about the advice you follow.

Guest: Dr Francisco Poblanno

Dr Francisco Poblanno is a veterinarian (UNAM, 2016) with experience across small-animal practice and the swine industry in Mexico and the United States.

After moving to Canada, he shifted his focus to small-animal practice in Ontario. His passion for nutrition led him to the Ontario Veterinary College, where he’s completing a DVSc in Clinical Nutrition and a residency with the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN).

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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpoblanno/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-manuel-poblanno-silva

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