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Vegan Dogs

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This email list is for those who are proponents of a vegan diet for dogs or who are open to learning more about it. Please be advised that this list is not supervised or monitored by a veterinary nutritionist. Use this list at your own risk. Any advice offered by anyone on this list is for general information purposes only and not to be considered a professional consultation. The list owner, moderator or authors make no specific claims regarding the advisability or accuracy of the information and accept no liability for any damage caused by information provided on this list. Any member who does not accept any and all risk associated with the information found on this list should unsibscribe immediately.

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*We have not been able to confirm that these are vegan or not. Usually, the vitamin D and A sources are suspect. For some vegans, these kinds of minute sources are not ideal but not a deal breaker either, particularly if they are the only food available that is otherwise vegan and the alternative is then a meat based diet. If you represent one of these companies and we have the information wrong, please do get in touch.)


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About James O'Heare

Courses and Programs of Study in Animal Care & Nutrition
Full bio at: www.JamesOHeare.com


Nutrition Certificate level 1, level 2 (with Distinction) and level 3 (with Distinction and Honors)
Nutrience

6 month companion animal nutrition program exploring basic nutrition science and manufactured pet food. Please note that although these certificate programs were run by a pet food manufacturer I was interested primarily in the basic nutrition science. I am not particularly favorable to either manufactured pet foods in general nor Nutrience in particular.

  • Food chemistry
  • Physiology of digestion and metabolism
  • Nutrition sciences
  • Diets
  • Biological value and digestibility
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Protein
  • Nucleic acids
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals (and chelation)
  • Water
  • Dog nutrient requirements
  • Cat nutrient requirements
  • Fiber
  • Nutrient sources (ingredients)
  • Fatty acid composition and contents
  • Amino acid composition and contents
  • Ash and the cat diet
  • Urinary calculi and feline lower urinary tract disease
  • Special issue in protein
  • Special issues in fiber
  • Health and disease issues in nutrition
  • Allergies and hypersensitivity
  • Protein and allergy
  • Soybean allergy
  • Wheat gluten allergy
  • Bladder stones and cat diets
  • Diabetes and diet
  • Renal failure and diet
  • Heart failure and diet
  • Liver disease and diet
  • Pancreatitis
  • Coprophagia
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastric dilation
  • Eclampsia and the breeding bitch
  • Hot spots and diet
  • Breed specific dietary concerns
  • Bladder stones and Dalmatians
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Osteochondrosis
  • Obesity and weight loss
  • Ferret diets
  • Herbs
  • Pro biotics and prebiotics
  • Mannanoligosaccaride (M.O.S.)
  • Defining ingredients and reading food labels
  • Fixed versus variable formulation
  • Ingredient splitting
  • Large breed dog diets
  • Puppy/kitten and neonatal nutrition
  • Athlete dog nutrition
  • Senior dog/cat nutrition
  • Clinical nutrition and disease responsive diets
  • Supplements


Clinical Nutrition

Hills

3 month course in clinical nutrition and basic nutritional sciences. Please note that although these certificate programs were run by a pet food manufacturer I was interested primarily in the basic nutrition science. I am not particularly favorable to either manufactured pet foods in general nor Hills in particular. In fact although the nutritional sciences program was very well developed I find Hills pet foods to be of low quality.

  • Unit 1. Nutrition and veterinary professionals
  • Unit 2. Nutrients vs. Ingredients, Palatability, Wellness nutrition, Therapeutic nutrition
  • Unit 3. Change insights, Teamwork, Interpersonal communication, Delegation
  • Unit 4. Nutritional Assessment, Prescription diets, Science diet products
  • Unit 5. Understanding pet food labels, Client-pet-veterinary bond, Hospital revenue sources

Certificate in Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition
Association of Vegetarian Dietitians and Nutrition Educators

Unit 1. Protein Quality
Unit 2. Protein Quantity
Unit 3. Carbohydrates
Unit 4. Fiber
Unit 5. Lipids
Unit 6. Digestion and Absorption
Unit 7. Weight Control
Unit 8. Fat-Soluable Vitamins
Unit 9. Water-Soluable Vitamins
Unit10. Major Minerals I
Unit 11. Major Minerals II
Unit 12. Trace Minerals
Unit 13. Vegetarian Foods I
Unit 14. Vegetarian Foods II
Unit 15. Diet-Related Chronic Diseases I
Unit 16. Diet-Related Chronic Diseases II
Unit 17. Life Cycle and Vegetarianism
Unit 18. Overview of Vegetarian Diets

Grade A (97.2%)


Diploma of Animal Sciences

ICS Canada

YOUR FUTURE IN ANIMAL SCIENCES Animals and Humans: A Mutual Dependence; The Domestication of Animals; The Need for Animals Today; The Evolution of Animal Laws; The First Veterinarians; The Modem Veterinarian; The Future for Animal Care Professionals; Employment Opportunities in Animal Care; Animal Care - An Exciting Career Field; Types of Employers; Employment in the Veterinary Clinic; Working for Yourself; More Careers; Volunteer Work; The Right Field for You? 

ANIMAL RESTRAINT AND FIRST AID Handling and Restraint Techniques; Handling a Dog; Equipment Needed to Handle and Restrain Dogs; Dog Restraint Techniques; Handling a Cat; Cat Collars and Leashes; Cat Restraint Techniques; Bird Handling and Restraint; Horse Handling and Restraint, Cattle Handling and Restraint; Sheep Restraint; Pig Restraint; Restraint of Miscellaneous Species; Animal First Aid; First Aid Can Save Lives; Control of Bleeding; Shock; Wounds; Burns; Fractures; Exposure to Extreme Heat or Cold; Foreign Bodies in the Throat; Convulsions. 

ANIMALS IN OUR CULTURE Animal lore and Mythology; The Origins of Animal Lore; Legendary Animals; Myths; Recognizing Myths; Animal Behavior and Intelligence; Teaching Animal Behavior; Interpreting Animal Behavior; Animal Socialization; Training Animals; Behavior Problems. 

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART ONE The Study of the Body; Body Organization; The Cell; Body Cavities; The Skeletal System; Parts of the Skeletal System; Bones of the Skull; The Vertebral Column; The Ribs; The Limbs; The Foreleg; The Rear Leg; Joints; The Muscular System; The Important Muscles; The Circulatory System; Blood; The Lymphatic System; The Heart and Its Vessels; The Arterial and Venous Systems; The Respiratory System. 

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART TWO The Digestive System; The Urinary System; The Reproductive System; The Nervous System; The Endocrine System; The Integumentary System; The Systems of a Bird. 

PATHOLOGY IMMUNIZATION AND VACCINATION What is Pathology?; The History of Understanding Disease; Disease; Prevention; Immunity; Zoonoses. 

ANIMAL HEALTH: SANITATION, PARASITE CONTROL AND NUTRITION The Importance of Sanitation; Well-Animal Settings; Sick-Animal Settings; Parasitology; Parasites of Dogs and Cats; Parasites of Horses; Parasites of Cattle, Sheep. and Goats; Parasites of Swine; Nutrition; The Importance of Nutrition; Nutrients; Meeting Dietary Requirements. 

VETERINARY CARE: ROUTINE AND EMERGENCY The Examination Process; Examination Restraint ''Techniques; Routine Procedures; Emergency\Jare; Determining an Emergency; Common Emergencies; Advanced Wound Care and Bandaging Techniques; Caring for Wounds; Bandaging; Administering Medication; Understanding Medication; Medication Administering Techniques. . 

ANIMAL DISEASES When an Animal Gets Sick; Signs of Disease; Common, Diseases of Dogs; Common Diseases of Cats; Common Diseases of Horses; Common Diseases of Cattle; Common Diseases of Sheep, Goats, and Swine; Common Diseases of Birds. 

ADVANCED ASSISTING PROCEDURES X Ray for Animals; The Importance of X Rays; How X Rays Are Made; Taking and Developing X Ray Pictures; Laboratory Testing Procedures; The In- Office Lab; Obtaining and Preparing Samples; Blood Testing Procedures; Test Procedures for Feces,Urine, and Scrapings; Anesthesiology for Animals; An Absence of Feeling; Anesthetizing Animals; Surgery for Animals; Success and the Assistant; Preparing for Surgery; After the Surgery. 

ANIMAL CARE: PRENATAL THROUGH OLD AGE The History and Development of Breeds; The Dog; The Cow; Sheep and Goats; Pigs; Horses; Cats; Genetics and Breeding; Some Basic Genetics; Modes of Inheritance; Types of Crossing; Inbreeding; Out-breeding; Maternal Care; Gestation; Exercise Required; Nutritional Requirements; Vaccination; Labor and Delivery; "Diseases and Problems; Newborn Care; Newborn Animals; the Horse; Farm Animals; Puppies and Kittens; Care of Orphaned Puppies and Kittens; Care of Older Animals; Life Span and Aging; Diet and Exercise; Effects of Aging on Body Systems; Euthanasia. 

EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Going Into Business; Animal Hospital Office Part I and Part 2; Your Guide to Medical Terminology; Getting a Job That Suits You; All About Horses; Fleas and Their Control; Stable Management; You and Your Dog; Show Horses On Parade; Show Animals on Parade: You and Your Cat. 

LEARNING AIDS Slide Guides: Animal First Aid, Metric Convertor; Charts; Canine and Feline Anatomy; Bovine and Equine Anatomy; Dog Breeds, Cat Breeds, Horse Breeds; Audio Cassettes - Medical Term Pronunciations. 

LEARNING LAB includes: 35mm slides. internal/external parasites, animal diseases, 1 - 35mm slide viewer, 35mm slide case. 

(c) 2009 - 2011  James O'Heare.