Pets Aren’t Humans; Don’t Feed or Treat Them Like They Are

Deborah Wolfe on Pet Life Radio

Dr. Jory Bocknek explains why pet food fads are not the way to go and defends the use of smartly developed commercial pet foods.  He also mentions the free recipes online if you search ‘Hilary’s blend’ for those owners who wish to cook homemade meals for pets and want them nutritionally sound; bear in mind that usually means vitamins and additives and supplements are needed to match the full nutritional requirements.  Why babying your fur baby can backfire and cost him and you money, time and bad outcomes How to safely exercise dogs in cold weather and what to know when you go to your Vet.  Deborah suggests you google pups and snow tunnels for a laugh.


BIO:


Dr. Bocknek studied Marine Biology in Santa Cruz California for 3 years before coming to Guelph where he graduated from the Veterinary College in 1993.

Dr. Bocknek has spent the last 23 years practicing small animal medicine, with a special focus in ophthalmology, ultrasound, dermatology and animal behavior. He also enjoys teaching children of all ages about animal care and veterinary medicine.  He is available for class or group talks as well as career day lectures. As a child growing up with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Dr. Bocknek has a unique insight into the challenges faced by kids with special needs.

When he is not in the clinic you can find him snowboarding with the kids, torturing the family with his saxophone or running with his wife Amber.