Understanding Client Motivations Behind Feeding a Raw or Fresh Food Diet

Lindsay Meyers, BS CVT: Lindsay is a certified veterinary technician, University of New Hampshire alumni, and a proud member of the AAVN and NHVTA. Her passion for veterinary medicine began very early in life. After almost two decades of veterinary medicine in emergency, critical care, and exotic and small animal general practice, she jumped at an opportunity to work for Primal Pet Foods in 2015. Her experience in nutrition and passion for educating pet owners, retailers, and veterinary professionals quickly moved her from sales to veterinary outreach and education as well as product development/quality. Lindsay, her husband, and two children share their New England home with three amazing, one-of-a-kind rescue dogs.

James Templeman, PhD: Dr. Templeman has spent much of his academic and professional career at the University of Guelph. He has obtained three intensive degrees from the University, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology. Immediately following the completion of his undergraduate degree, Dr. Templeman continued at Guelph to obtain his Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and subsequently his PhD in Companion Animal Nutrition, where his research focused on investigating the effects of exercise conditioning and nutritional interventions on the metabolism, fitness, and gut health working sled dogs. Most recently, Dr. Templeman completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship where his research focused on indices of protein quality and how they can be applied practically in the pet food industry. James is currently employed full-time with Primal Pet Foods and remains on staff at the University of Guelph as an Adjunct Professor. He spends his free time playing soccer or spending time in the back yard with his wife and their three cats.

Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), originally from New Jersey, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia, he finished his neurology/neurosurgery residency at Washington State University. There he developed a love for neuroimaging and the development of a novel neuronavigation device. After joining the faculty at the University of Missouri, he applied these interests to develop therapies for both animals and children with the rare neurodegenerative disorder known as Batten disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) and was awarded the young investigator award by the Batten Disease Support & Research Association for his work. He then moved to St Louis, Missouri, where he practiced for several years and developed the first hybrid private practice/academic neurology residency program, which continues today.

He currently practices at Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency in North Carolina. In addition to his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Wininger owns and operates 3D Veterinary Printing, LLC, which creates anatomic models and customized surgical tools to aid veterinary surgeons and neurosurgeons around the world. He also is the founding treasurer of the Veterinary Neurosurgical Society, an active member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and adjunct professor for the University of Missouri. In his spare time, Wininger enjoys scuba diving, endurance sports, and exploring new places through their food.