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Pet Nutrition Q & A

Your Questions Answered About Dog and Cat Foods and Medical Diets

By , About.com Guide

Pet food and questions about what to feed pets are some of the most common questions people ask, often with many opinions.

In this interview series, Dr. Marcie Campion, Ph.D., veterinary nutritionist and Scientific Relations Manage at P&G Pet Care answers viewer's questions about dog and cat nutrition in a series of interviews. Topics include supplements, general nutrition, medical conditions and diet, and label reading tips.

1. Part 1: General Nutrition Questions

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Viewers want to know if garlic is harmful for pets, fats and sodium content, how to read food labels, and more about the AAFCO - Association of American Feed Control Officials.

2. Part 2: Medical Conditions and Diet

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In this section, learn about diets for weight control, constipation in cats and food allergy management.

3. Part 3: Medical Conditions and Diet Continued

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Viewers had several questions relating to diet and medical conditions. In this section, the focus is on kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and megaesophagus.

4. Part 4: Dietary Supplements and Vitamins

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To supplement or not? What if your pet is finicky about flavors or sometimes won't eat? Is home-cooked better than kibble? These questions answered here.

5. Meet Dr. Marcie Campion, Ph.D.

Dr. Marcie Campion, Ph.D. / Iams P&G Pet Care

Dr. Marcie Campion, Ph.D. received her Master of Science (1987) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Nutrition (1991) from the University of California - Davis with a minor in Physiological Biochemistry. Campion is also is a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition.

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