Medical Mysteries: What Should You Feed Your Dog?
Veterinarian Maryanne Murphy answers common questions about choosing the healthiest and safest dog food.
Choosing the best dog food can be overwhelming. Not only are there a lot of options, but there is also a lot of misinformation about canine nutrition. In this video, Maryanne Murphy, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), answers questions and debunks myths about what to feed your dog.
- Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIMMaryanne Murphy, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) is a Veterinarian and Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee.
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