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Reply To: My vet is claiming I am abusing my dog by putting him on a raw diet. Help!

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“Most veterinarians do have at least a semester course on nutrition in general. And a lot more information on the subject is scattered throughout other courses in vet school. So the idea that we know nothing about the subject is simply ridiculous. However, it is fair to acknowledge that most veterinarians are not “experts” in nutrition, if by this one means they have extensive specialized training in the subject. The real “experts” in this area are board-certified veterinary nutritionists, individuals who have advanced residency training in nutrition and have passed the board certification exam of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition.”
Excerpt from: http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2012/07/what-do-veterinarians-know-about-nutrition/

PS: I would listen to a vet that has examined my pet before taking advice from well-meaning strangers on the internet.