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397 - Life Stages and Large Breeds in Canine Nutrition
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
Dr. Flavia Vedova, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (Nutrition), jumps into one of the most confusing parts of pet nutrition, figuring out when to switch diets, what “all life stages” actually means, and whether your large breed dog really needs a large breed formula. If you’ve ever stared at a pet food bag wondering if you’re helping your patient thrive or just falling for clever marketing, this episode breaks down senior pet nutrition, large breed puppy growth, calcium and phosphorus balance, and the future of pet food labeling in a way that actually makes sense. This episode is brought to you by Hill's Pet Nutrition! LINKS https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/ https://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/specialty-services/nutrition https://balance.it/ Hill's Vet website: https://www.hillsvet.com Hill's Veterinary Academy: https://na.hillsvna.com/en_US/dashboard ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Flavia Vaduva is a 2016 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine; she worked as a general practitioner and in various industry roles for 6 years prior to specializing in veterinary nutrition. She completed her veterinary clinical nutrition residency through Kansas State University and University of Tennessee in 2024. She also has an interest in business, specifically as it relates to the veterinary profession. She completed her MBA through West Texas A&M University in 2019 and was also a 2015 graduate of the Hough Graduate School of Business at the University of Florida where she obtained a Master of Science in Management in 2015. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Global Business Management through Northcentral University. She enjoys discussing nutrition and business topics with the veterinary profession. She shares her home with cats, d…