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Hi there,
Would you like to know how to improve the health of your dog?
Are you a pet dog owner, professional dog trainer, dog behaviourist, vet nurse, or working in the dog industry in some aspect and would like to learn more about how nutrition impacts the health and behaviour of dogs – and what you can do differently to make a positive difference.
If yes, then attending my 1-day Canine Nutrition Seminar will bring great value to you and the dogs in your life.
Topics covered in the seminar:
Nutrition fundamentals
- Understand protein, carbohydrates, and fats as they apply to our dogs.
The role of nutrition in canine behaviour
- Learn how macronutrients, micronutrients, inflammation, antioxidants and probiotics impacts behaviour and what you can do differently starting today!
- Key areas covered include neurotransmitter production, blood glucose regulation, gut health and thyroid function.
Understanding commercial pet food labels
- Labelling rules and terminology
- Interpreting the ingredients panel
- What to look for and what to avoid when selecting a kibble product
- Understanding the guaranteed analysis
- Calculating carbohydrate content
- Converting ‘as fed’ to ‘dry matter’
Raw food feeding
- Why feed raw.
- The different raw food diets.
- The risks of raw feeding.
- Answering the question as to whether dogs need carbohydrates and plants in their diets.
- How to calculate how many calories to feed.
- How to calculate the amount to feed.
- How to transition to raw
- Supplements
Allergies and Intolerances
- Understand adverse food reactions.
- Learn the difference between food allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance.
- Signs and symptoms
- The most common food allergens in dogs
- Treatment approaches
Q & A
- Please email me with any burning questions you want to be answered relating to dog nutrition. I may not have time to answer all questions submitted, but I’ll do my best 🙂
Catering
- This event will be fully catered with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
- Please email me with any special dietary requirements you may have.
There are no prerequisites to attend this course other than an open mind and the desire to learn.
Spaces are limited, so make sure to book today.
Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions!
I look forward to seeing you there.
Narelle
