Clinical Pet Nutritionist (MSc) and dietary consultant. Focuses on metabolic health, weight management, and therapeutic diets for dogs and cats with chronic conditions.
Sarah O'Connell holds a Master's degree in Animal Nutrition and has spent the last 10 years consulting for top veterinary hospitals across Western Canada. She specializes in formulating diets for pets with specific medical needs, such as kidney failure, liver disease, and severe allergies. Sarah is passionate about debunking marketing myths in the pet food industry, teaching owners how to read labels accurately to avoid malnutrition or nutrient excess. Her expertise covers the full spectrum of feeding strategies, from commercial kibble analysis to balancing home-cooked meals for picky eaters. She specifically addresses the challenge of maintaining healthy weights during sedentary winter months and provides metabolic strategies to prevent diabetes in indoor cats. Her advice is data-driven, calculating precise caloric needs rather than relying on generic bag guidelines.