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Expert Profile: Catherine Lane

Expertise: Anything related to canine nutrition, including commercial diet, formulating a home prepared raw or cooked diet, diet for health conditions and life stages, pros and cons of raw feeding, performance nutrition, behaviour, supplementation,using herbs safely/ effectively, nutrient requirements, food sources and safety.

Experience in the area
I've worked with dogs in various capacities since the 1970's, when I was a veterinary assistant for my father's practise and involved in conformation with various breeds. Since then I have studied nutrition informally and formally with an emphasis on canine studies.I have been working as a canine nutrition consultant for eight years professionally; I take referrals from several local veterinary clinics, working mainly with health conditions such as IBD, cancer, kidney disease and uroliths. I also present seminars,have guested on a local radio show, appeared on local television,and I teach certificate programmes in nutrition, dietary formulation and herbalism.

Organizations
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Eastern Canada

Publications
The Bark, September 2007 forthcoming DogFancy, March 2008 Regular columnist for local periodicals The Ridgeback Roster and Ottawa Natural Pets newsletter

Education/Credentials
Recently completed a three year Diploma in Canine Nutrition from a local online college. Currently enrolled in prerequisite program for Masters in Human Nutrition at an accredited university, and completing a two year program in Herbalism at Dominion College. Certificate in Herbalism from Australasian College of Natural Health

Past/Present Clients
caseload is in the high hundreds, far too numerous to list

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Formal training and experience in this field - not in breeding or training - is what you need to consider when looking for an "expert". Cheap "chows" are responsible for more canine health problems than you may realize, and nutrition is both complex, evolving, and individual. Consultants should possess both formal nutrition credentials and extensive, documented experience in the field.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject There is no such thing as one optimal diet for all dogs. All foods and methods of feeding have strengths and weaknesses. The trick is to always supply appropriate nutrition for the individual dog, and use the type of foods that best suit his or her needs. Dogs do well or badly according to the correctness of the formula for the physiology of the individual.

What do you like about this subject? This topic utterly fascinates me. But what I enjoy the most is helping to educate others, who can pass on what they've learned to their own dogs. I love seeing positive changes and watching dogs improve as their diets are upgraded - definitely my favorite part of the job.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I intend to keep on learning and studying for as long as I can.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1750
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.90 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		191

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/27/08
10	10	10	10	11/27/08
10	10	10	10	11/13/08
10	10	10	10	09/24/08
10	10	10	10	09/19/08

User Comments

Thankyou so much catherine for your support and guidance . i am extremely grateful thankyou .
(samyukta on 11/27/08)

thanks. I'm actually going to see a vet who specializes in thyroid disorders on Monday. He specifically studied the effects of diabetes and thyroid di
(Mayu on 11/13/08)

fastastic response from a very pleasant and helpful person
(stephen on 09/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Catherine Lane

2008-11-27 Dogs food digestion time: Hi again, well first of all, I don't think the exercise is too much, if your dog is in good condition. I'm not seeing this as related to the diarrhea other than the inescapable fact that dogs will...

2008-11-27 Dogs food digestion time: Hi again - Four cups of food seems reasonable, but then it depends on what type of food, how much your dog weighs and how much exercise he gets. Dry food can range from 250 calories a cup to as much...

2008-11-27 puppy food: Hi Penny, Some all life stage foods are better than others. Which brand are you using? I can make some specific recommendations, if you let me know what you're using now. When my own dog was growing-...

2008-11-27 my over weight dog: If you would like some precise help, please send me the information I asked for (type of IAMs, dog's weight, can you switch to premium - see above) Otherwise I can only give very general ideas. Cut the...

2008-11-27 Dogs food digestion time: Hi Geo, How late in the evening do you feed him? I might look at offering the supper meal earlier and then just a biscuit before bed. Do you feed equal amounts morning and evening? Are you feeding kibble?...

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