Homemade vs Commercial Fresh Diets for Dogs
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
As interest in fresh feeding continues to rise, veterinarians are increasingly faced with questions from clients about homemade diets and commercial fresh foods. This session explores the motivations behind owner-prepared diets, the nutritional and practical pros and cons of both homemade and commercial fresh diets, and how veterinarians can best guide clients toward safe, balanced nutrition choices. Real-world case examples will highlight clinical outcomes associated with inadequate formulation and owner noncompliance, reinforcing the critical role of veterinary oversight in diet planning.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key factors driving pet owners’ interest in fresh feeding, including motivations for preparing homemade diets versus choosing commercial fresh food options.
- Compare the nutritional and practical advantages and disadvantages of homemade diets and commercially prepared fresh diets for dogs.
- Identify common nutritional deficiencies and clinical risks associated with improperly formulated owner‑prepared diets and recognize how noncompliance can affect patient outcomes.
Dr. Angela Rollins
Dr. Angela Rollins is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and Clinical Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rollins is a life-long volunteer, having completed all her education and training at the University of Tennessee, including her DVM, PhD, and nutrition residency program. Dr. Rollins is currently a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) and has served as president of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She has authored numerous research publications in the field of animal nutrition with a primary research focus on companion animal obesity physiology, treatment and prevention.
Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist® and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee, where she also serves as Chief of the Veterinary Nutrition Service. She earned her DVM from Iowa State University and completed both her nutrition residency and PhD at the University of Tennessee, focusing on energy metabolism and satiety in lean and obese dogs. Dr. Murphy has worked in academic and private practice settings and has authored textbook chapters, peer-reviewed publications, and co-edited Obesity in the Dog and Cat. She has presented over 50 continuing education lectures nationally and internationally on topics including obesity, gastrointestinal disease, and pet food evaluation. Her work focuses on helping veterinarians apply nutrition effectively in clinical practice.
This course is RACE-approved for 0.5 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Ollie.
