The Humane Educational Society will offer the Real Scoop About Pet Food Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m.
The lecture will answer common questions regarding selecting a pet food. There is a $5 donation for the reservation.
The speaker, Dr. Jessica Markovich, is a veterinary internal medicine specialist and clinical nutritionist at VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals. She enjoys working with pet owners to demystify decisions regarding the best diet for their pets with a variety of special dietary needs. As a board certified veterinary internist, she has found that medical management of many chronic conditions is more effective, and easier, when combined with proper nutrition.
Dr. Markovich is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After her internship, she completed both a residency in small animal internal medicine and small animal clinical nutrition at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine as well as the American College of Veterinary Nutrition.