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Originally Posted by pstinard  I'll just address the last two paragraphs, since that's where I have the most knowledge. Veterinary nutritionists have to have a veterinary medicine degree from an accredited veterinary college. Then they go through additional education and certification through the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. It has nothing to do with working for a dog food company. See Frequently Asked Questions American College of Veterinary Nutrition The residency training program in veterinary nutrition is extensive. After achieving a degree in veterinary medicine and completing at least 1 year of internship or clinical experience, residency training includes at least 2 years of study, with a focus on both basic and clinical nutrition as well as research and teaching. Trainees study under the mentorship of at least one boarded veterinary nutritionist and often with contact with many others over the course of the program. Some programs also require graduate level coursework and rotation with other specialists (such as Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Clinical Pathology). Trainees must prepare and write up three case reports to qualify to take the board exam. The two day written examination is offered annually and covers a wide range of nutritional and medical knowledge.
About the cloning, I too would object if dogs spent their entire life in the lab and then were sacrificed and dissected just for a dog food trial. I would think that physical exams and blood testing would be sufficient to judge the dogs' health. Now that they know the basics of nutrition and how to keep dogs alive, they don't have to starve them or deny vitamins and minerals anymore. |
I am glad you posted this. I don't think that people realize that these nutritionists are vets first! The one I used here in Houston was a great vet and nutritionist....I miss her SO much.