Basic Pet Nutrition

BASIC PET NUTRITION

Narrated in English

You are what you eat. Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of good health for animals as well as humans. Are you sure your beloved pet is getting all the essential nutrition it needs? This two-hour course will cover:

  • Differences between cats and dogs… cats are NOT small dogs!
  • Varying requirements at different life stages;
  • Basic nutrient requirements for a healthy life;
  • The right diet for your pet;
  • Wet food vs dry;
  • Commercial vs home-cooked food;
  • Prescription diets;
  • Raw food diets;
  • Pet food safety; and
  • Supplements

Fees are HK$450 per person for members and HK$550 for all others. All proceeds from this and all of our training courses help support our animal welfare initiatives

*A certificate will be presented to each participant upon completion.

Please watch this space for details of the next training course and for any enquiries, please contact us on 2232 5574 or via training@spca.org.hk

Course Instructors

Dr. Olivia Fong

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) (Hons), University of Queensland, Australia and Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.