HL107 - Nutrition Education Series for Companion Animals - Healing Foods for Obesity ::

In this class, Dr. Mayer will identify an obese pet and the impact that status could have on their health. Supplements/nutraceuticals will be reviewed and recommended to support the body’s metabolism. Food ingredients to include or avoid will be addressed. Insights on Traditional Chinese Medicine and the energetics of food will be incorporated.

Dr. Mayer will define kcal, and outline the associated requirements for dogs and cats. Suggested exercises will be provided, as well as reference information on how Integrative Pet Care can help overweight pets lose weight safely and effectively.

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This course is available on-demand, and includes a full class audio recording and the course material handout. For students taking this course as part of an ASN Program of Study, and if you are working toward a Certificate of Completion, you are to complete the fieldwork assignment for this course and have it reviewed. You do not need to complete the fieldwork assignment if you are not planning to earn a Certificate of Completion from an ASN Program of Study. The Fieldwork must also be submitted if you are transferring the learning units from this ASN class to another institution.

Class Details:

This class is faciliated by Dr. Julie Mayer, DVM

This class is only available on-demand at this time.

Please review the appropriate Enrollment Policy, as well as the Student Waiver, prior to registering.

*This class is for informational purposes only and is in no way meant to cure or diagnose anything. It is not a substitute for professional medical or veterinary care.