The Dog Nutrition Summit schedule

TCVM & Whole Foods: Unlock The Power Of Food Therapy

Dr. Susan Bohrer, a small animal veterinarian in California has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Therapy for 15 years. After seeing the tremendous benefits of food therapy using real, whole food meals in her patients, she decided to formulate cooked, real food balanced meals for dogs and she launched Chi Dog: to bring food therapy meals delivered to dogs, nationwide. Dr. Bohrer provides an integrative approach to diet and nutrition for dogs because - Food is the First Medicine!.

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Dog Gut Health

Julie Anne Lee, DCH, RcsHOM, has been the owner and practitioner of some of the busiest and long standing holistic veterinary hospitals and clinics in North America. This includes founding the first licensed strictly holistic veterinary clinic in Canada. She developed and taught a three year post-graduate program for veterinarians at the College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine. She also presented lectures for the American Homeopathic Veterinary Association on homeopathy and functional pathology, the British Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons Association on treating chronic disease, the Canadian Society of Homeopaths on clinical comparisons of the treatment of human to animals, P.E.I Veterinary University on the gut microbiome, and many more over the last 20 years.

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Understanding Pet Food Labels

Owner of Hero's Pets, ParsleyPet, Solutions Pet Products, and Food Regulation Facts Alliance. Work closely with CIVT, RAHU, Paws For Change, KetoPet Sanctuary and more

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Body Condition Scoring And Obesity

Dr. Matthew Muir is a practicing Integrative Veterinarian in Australia at All Natural Vet Care with further studies in nutrition, herbal medicine and acupuncture. He has a special interest in the gut-brain axis and the microbiome. He is also co-founder of natural pet food company, Lyka Pet Food.

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Understanding The Vital Role Of Good (And Poor) Dog Nutrition

Dr. Conor Brady is author of Feedings Dogs, Amazon best-seller, including #1 in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine in the US. He is a leading pet scientist, writer, trainer and pet nutritionist.

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How To Test For Nutritional Deficiencies

Dr. Ava Frick has been a veterinarian for 42 years and has practised for 24 years in animal chiropractic, rehab and nutrition. Her research and books in the fields of equine exercise, hair tissue mineral analysis, nutrition, and veterinary microcurrent therapy, to which she is considered the world’s leading authority, have been internationally published.

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From Basic to Bougie: Upgrade Your Dogs Diet

Dr. Meghan Barrett is an integrative veterinarian based in Hawaii. She primarily works with dogs, cats, horses, and marine wildlife. Dr. Barrett is one of the only vets in Hawaii who provides services such as acupuncture, bodywork, rehabilitation, custom home-cooked diets, and Fear Free Handling. She travels throughout the Hawaiian Islands, offering her services. She recently published a book on pet nutrition and home cooking called "From Basic to Bougie: A Blueprint to Upgrade Your Pet's Diet Safely and Simply".

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What Is A Biologically Appropriate Raw Food Diet

Dr. Ian Billinghurst is a nutritionist, agricultural scientist, veterinary surgeon, acupuncturist and nutritional consultant. He is the author of Give Your Dog a Bone, Grow Your Pups With Bones and The BARF Diet, which discusses the basic principles of canine nutrition using raw, whole and commonly available foods. He conducts clinical and literature research into nutrition, writes and lectures on evolutionary nutrition and produces his own brand of pet foods.

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Why Vets Don’t Like Raw Feeding

Dr. Katie Woodley, is the proud owner and holistic veterinarian of The Natural Pet Doctor. Her mission is to ensure that all pet parents have access to herbal medicine, supplementation, and nutritional advice throughout their pet's lifetime that helps them thrive rather than just survive.

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Is A Vegan Diet Good For Pets

Nick Thompson is a pioneering vet with over 25 years dedicated to promoting species-appropriate raw food diets for pets, and is the founding president of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society. He leads his specialist practice, Holisticvet, in Corsham, offering holistic treatments and advocating for responsible pet nutrition and medicine across Europe and beyond. A fervent educator and social media advocate, Nick shares his expertise on raw feeding through various platforms and consultations, enriching the pet care industry and pet owners' communities.

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Demystifying Organic Pet Food

Hanna Mandelbaum is co-founder of Evermore Pet Food, a pioneering brand in the fresh food space, known for its ethical and transparent ingredient sourcing. With two decades of experience in the pet industry—first as a pet care business owner and certified pet dog trainer (CPDT), and for the last 13 years, with Evermore—she has gained a wealth of knowledge about how the choices we make for our pets impact their health and well-being. She’s extremely passionate about educating folks on all things dog and has a knack for breaking down confusing concepts, especially as they pertain to food marketing. (She also believes that learning should be entertaining. She once performed a trapeze act in a coned dog costume to promote the healing value of food and even ate dog food for a whole month to prove its human-grade claims).

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The Link Between Nutrition And Disease

Gary Richter, MS, DVM has been practicing veterinary medicine the San Francisco Bay Area since 1998. Dr. Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, and Western herbology. By utilizing both Western and holistic therapies. Dr. Richter has been able to improve the quality and quantity of life of pets. His best-selling book, “The Ultimate Pet Health Guide- Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats” was released in 2017. Dr. Richter is also the Past President of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine and is a founding member of the Veterinary Cannabis Society.

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How To Use Food Therapy For Healing Your Dog

Dr. Cathy Alinovi is a holistic veterinarian, pet lover, frequent media guest, and nationally-celebrated author. Dr. Cathy knew she wanted to be an animal doctor since she was nine years old. Her mission then was simple: to make the world safe for dogs. Her mission now is providing healthy options for pets, allowing them to live longer and with a better quality of life—is not much different, and is just as powerful!

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The Dangers Of Commercial Pet Food And Kibble

Dr. Barbara Royal is the founder of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, co-founder of Royal Animal Health University, and a leader in integrative veterinary medicine, known for her innovative and sensible health approaches for animals. Her expertise spans across zoo, marine, and wildlife animals, nutrition, and various holistic treatments, earning her a spot as Oprah Winfrey's preferred veterinarian and roles in academia and media, including her contribution to the documentary "Pet Fooled." Dr. Royal also actively contributes to veterinary education and animal welfare through her work with several veterinary associations and as a board member of PAWS Chicago.

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Nutrition In Cancer

Dr. Pope graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and received her certification in medical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. She specialises in the treatment of cancer and chronic disease with the use of various holistic modalities. She is a primary investigator and contributing researcher on topics that promote and legitimize the field of integrative medicine and oncology.

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TCM & Macrobiotics For Feeding Pets To Help Prevent Illnesses

Dr. Basko brings with him 50 years of practice in: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Macrobiotic and TCM Nutrition, and General Herbal Medicine. Dr. Basko’s greatest wish is for all pet owners to enjoy more years with their furry friends, through fresh natural diets that support great health, and limited use of vaccinations and medications.

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Nutraceuticals – The Benefits of Supplements

Dr. Judy Morgan has over 37 years experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, author, and speaker. Her goal is to change the lives of over ten million pets by educating and empowering pet owners worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor quality processed food.

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The Use of Herbs In Your Dog’s Diet

Rita Hogan is a Clinical Canine Herbalist with over 18 years of experience. She is a herbal clinician, educator, speaker, writer, formulator and energy healer. Rita uses a combination of diet, flower essences, herbs and phytoembryonic therapies in her full-time clinical practice based in Olympia, Washington.

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Supplements To Balance Real/Raw Food Diets

Hannah Zulueta is deeply committed to enhancing dog nutrition through a whole foods approach. Passionate about making fresh food diets accessible and understandable for all dog owners, she believes that if you can feed yourself and your loved ones, you can also provide nutritious meals for your dog. Hannah’s mission is to demystify the process of feeding dogs wholesome, homemade meals, empowering dog parents everywhere.

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Nutrition and Testings

Randy is the Founder and President of VDI Laboratory, LLC, a company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative biomarkers for the companion animal market. Randy has a 30+ year tenure in the IVD industry and has held senior level management positions with Baxter Healthcare and Sysmex International.

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