Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
1 Hour(s) 12 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Dr. Veronica Hough
Rating
Course Overview
Debunk Myths, Decode Labels & Make Smarter Feeding Choices: Plus Vet-Approved Recipes & Resources!
Are you overwhelmed by pet food choices, misled by marketing buzzwords, or unsure if your pet is getting the right nutrition? With conflicting opinions on grain-free, raw, homemade, and high-protein diets, it’s difficult to know what truly benefits your pet.
This course cuts through the confusion with science-backed, practical guidance to help you make informed, confident feeding decisions. You’ll learn how to evaluate pet food based on nutritional value, not marketing trends, ensuring your pet gets a balanced, veterinarian-approved diet that supports long-term health.
What You’ll Learn
• How to decode pet food labels and understand ingredient lists
• The truth about grain-free, raw, and homecooked diets—are they really better?
• Essential nutrients every pet needs for optimal health
• How to adjust feeding for life stages, weight management, and activity levels
• How to calculate caloric needs to prevent underfeeding or overfeeding
Downloadable Vet-Approved Resources
• Printable guides to help you compare pet foods at a glance
• Vet-approved recipes for balanced, occasional homemade meals
• Feeding charts and calculators for portion control
This course provides general pet nutrition education, not veterinary advice. Always consult your vet for specific dietary concerns.
Why Take This Course?
• No prior knowledge needed perfect for all pet owners
• Science-based, practical tips you can apply right away
• Gain confidence in choosing the best diet for your pet
Your pet depends on you for the best possible nutrition, so let’s make feeding simple and stress-free.
Enroll now and start feeding with confidence.
Course Content
- 7 section(s)
- 18 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Getting Started: Why Nutrition Matters
- Section 2 Nutrition Myths
- Section 3 Pet Food Standards and Regulations
- Section 4 Types of Diets
- Section 5 Species-Specific Information
- Section 6 Beyond the Bowl
- Section 7 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
What You’ll Learn
- Understand pet nutrition basics – Learn essential nutrients, how to read labels, and identify high-quality pet food., Debunk common pet food myths – Get the facts on grain-free diets, raw food, by-products, and misleading marketing., Apply vet-approved feeding guidelines – Learn how to balance nutrients, avoid harmful trends, and support your pet’s health at every life stage., Improve feeding practices – Properly measure portions, transition diets, and prevent nutrition-related health issues.
