Today we dive deep into the world of veterinary nutrition with Dr. Lindsey Bullen, one of the few board-certified veterinary nutritionists in private practice.

The right diet can make a significant difference in managing your dog’s cancer and overall health. Dr. Bullen shares her insights on home-cooked diets, the importance of diagnostics, cancer-specific dietary needs, and much more.

Quotes:

"Every single pet presents a puzzle, even if they have the same disease state." - Dr. Lindsey Bullen

"Maintaining appetite and ensuring proper nutrition is critical for dogs with cancer." - Dr. Lindsey Bullen

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Related Links:

What does a veterinary nutritionist actually DO? https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/veterinary-nutritionists/

Reduce Cancer Risk Using Food: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/how-to-reduce-cancer-risk-using-food/

Guidelines for a Dog Cancer Diet: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/dog-cancer-diet/ 

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction from Molly Jacobson

02:30 - Welcome Dr. Lindsay Bullen

04:30 - Cooking for Dogs: Perspectives and Considerations

06:00 - The Origins of Veterinary Nutrition as a Specialty

08:00 - Research in Performance Animals and Nutrition

09:00 - The Importance of Individualized Pet Nutrition

10:30 - Why Veterinary Nutrition Training is Lacking

11:30 - Encouraging More Nutrition Training in Veterinary Schools

12:30 - The Nutritionist's Role: When and How to Consult One

13:30 - The Challenges of Accessing Veterinary Nutritionists

15:00 - The Intake Process

16:30 - Blood Work and Urinalysis

18:00 - Reviewing Medical Records for Nutritional Planning

20:00 - Dietary History and Food Allergies

23:00 - Identifying and Managing Pet Allergies

24:30 - Dog Cancer Diets: Factors and Recommendations

26:00 - Examples: Managing Hemangiosarcoma and Lymphoma

28:00 - Importance of Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates in Cancer Diets

30:00 - Cachexia and Its Impact on Appetite

32:00 - Using Drugs and Appetite Stimulants

33:30 - Enhancing the Deliciousness Factor in Dog Food

35:00 - Flexibility and Preferences

37:00 - Balancing Quality of Life and Nutrition

38:00 - Considerations for Home-Cooked Diets

40:00 - Challenges of Preparing Home-Cooked Diets

41:00 - Carbohydrates in Dog Diets: Myths and Facts

43:00 - The Role of Carbohydrates in Cancer Diets

44:00 - Future Discussions: Preventing Cancer with Diet

45:00 - Final Tips

Get to know Dr. Lindsey Bullen, veterinary nutritionist: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/lindsey-bullen-dvm-dacvim-nutrition/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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