Canine Nutrition in Practice
Feeding for Health, Body Condition and Performance

An essential presentation designed to help dog owners navigate the complex world of canine nutrition. Learn how to optimise your dog's diet for long-term health, ideal body condition, and peak performance.

What We Will Cover:

• Diet Assessment
  Learn how to assess whether a dog’s diet is appropriate for their specific needs.
• Diet Types & Common Misconceptions
  An objective look at raw, fresh, home-prepared, and commercial diets—exploring the benefits, limitations, and myths of each.
• Weight Management & Body Conditioning
  Understand healthy weight management and body condition scoring.
• Nutrition Across Life Stages
  Key nutritional considerations tailored specifically to puppies, adult dogs, and seniors.
• Active & Sports Dog Nutrition
  Feeding considerations for highly active dogs, covering energy intake, recovery, gastrointestinal tolerance, and maintaining lean body condition.
• Supplements & Functional Foods
  Evaluating common supplement claims—identifying what is useful, what is overstated, and where caution is needed.
• Practical Take-Home Messages
  Walk away with real-world advice and actionable tips for feeding your everyday companion.

The presentation will be broadcast via ZOOM.
 

About Our Presenter

Dr Shiva Greenhalgh, PhD, MAnSc (Animal Nutrition), BA, BSc (Zoology)

Dr Shiva Greenhalgh is a leading Australian registered animal nutritionist (RAnNutr) and the founder of Sydney Animal Nutrition (SAN).
 

Profile Summary

• Current Roles: Founder and Principal Nutritionist at Sydney Animal Nutrition and Product Development Manager for pet food brands.
• Specialisation: Evidence-based small animal clinical nutrition, focusing on customised diets for companion animals (cats and dogs).
• Distinction: Recognised as running one of Australia's premier independent small animal nutrition practices. 

Qualifications & Education

• PhD in Animal Nutrition: Completed at the University of Sydney.
• Master of Animal Science (Animal Nutrition): Earned from the University of Sydney.
• Bachelor of Science (Zoology): Earned from Western Sydney University.
• Professional Memberships: Registered with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA).

Core Expertise & Public Work

• Clinical Consulting: Formulates specialised, balanced raw, fresh, and therapeutic diets to manage chronic pet illnesses and unique breed requirements.
• Industry & Research: Actively researches poultry and companion animal food systems, having published work on commercial dietary protein efficiency.
• Public Educator: Frequently appears on industry podcasts, community workshops, and radio programmes to bridge the gap between complex pet food science and pet owners.

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