46: Hot Topics & Trends in Nutrition featuring Nutrition Resident, Dr. Catherine Ruggiero
Raw? Grain-free? Boutique? Obesity? What are the facts we need to know, where can we get more information, and why is it important to care about nutrition? Check out this great conversation between Seth and soon-to-be board certified veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, as they hit on some of the hottest topics in veterinary nutrition today. Dr. Catherine Ruggiero grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York. She received her Bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University and M.S. at Fordham University. She graduated veterinary school from the University of Missouri in 2014. Dr. Ruggiero spent three years in small animal general practice in Upstate New York before returning to Mizzou to focus on her passion: companion animal nutrition. She is currently completing her clinical nutrition residency training as part of the Nestle Purina Endowed Program in Small Animal Nutrition at the University of Missouri-Columbia.