Ed Carlson

About the Author

Ed is the director of technician learning and development for Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom. He is also the 2020 president of the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association and the treasurer of the New Hampshire Veterinary Technician Association. Ed has served on multiple NAVTA committees and is the 2020 NAVTA president-elect. He obtained his VTS (Nutrition) in 2014 and lectures frequently at local, regional, and national veterinary conferences on a variety of nutrition topics. Ed was also the recipient of the NAVTA 2019 Technician of the Year award.

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Nutrition

Raw Meat Diets for Cats and Dogs

At this time, minimal evidence-based research supports the alleged benefits of feeding raw meat and the processes used to mitigate the risks of feeding raw meat diets.

Nutrition

Nutrition Math 101: Important Calculations

Basic nutrition calculations are integral for veterinary nurses developing nutritional recommendations and plans for patients and educating clients on the importance of nutrition.

Personal/Professional Development

Making Strides Toward Optimal Utilization

There are many ways to promote proper veterinary nurse/technician utilization, and it starts with bravery, pride, and education.

Nutrition

Alternative Pet Diets: Grain-free, Raw, and Other Trends

Alternative pet diets such as grain-free and gluten-free might be permeating the market, but educating clients on the components of a balanced pet diet will ward off malnutrition.

Nutrition

Feeding the Critical Canine and Feline Patient

Nutrition is vitally important to the hospitalized patient.

Ed Carlson

About the Author

Written By This Author

Nutrition

Raw Meat Diets for Cats and Dogs

Nutrition

Nutrition Math 101: Important Calculations

Personal/Professional Development

Making Strides Toward Optimal Utilization

Nutrition

Alternative Pet Diets: Grain-free, Raw, and Other Trends

Nutrition

Feeding the Critical Canine and Feline Patient

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