014: Food Sensitivity: Veterinary Patients vs Proteins

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• What is happening in a pet’s body when their body does not want the proteins being introduced. We also dive into elimination diet trials and client communication. ​

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Show Notes:

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• IMFPP Blog
  • https://www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com/blog/picking-the-right-therapeutic-diet-for-your-dog-or-cat
• Tufts Nutritionist
  • http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/services/
• UC Davis Nutrition Service
  •  https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/small-animal/nutrition
• Balance IT Diets
  • https://imfpp.org/balanceit
• Tufts Nutrition Blog
  • https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/petfoodology/
  • https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/01/food-allergies/
• Hill’s Homemade Treats
  • https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/healthy-homemade-dog-treats
• Merck Veterinary Manual
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/integumentary-system/food-allergy/overview-of-food-allergy
• “Small Animal Internal Medicine For Veterinary Technicians and Nurses”, edited by Linda Merrill, LVT, VTS SAIM, CP: 
  •  https://imfpp.org/saimbook 
• Technician Treasure Trove
  • https://imfpp.org/joinus
  • https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes    
  • https://imfpp.org/shownotes

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– Yvonne and Jordan ​

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Question of the Week:

Do you have any before and after pictures of patients who have done well on an elimination diet? (owner permission to post please)

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