About the Author

Dr. Murphy earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences and biological sciences from Rutgers University and a DVM degree from Iowa State University. She completed a rotating internship in New York City, followed by a clinical nutrition residency and PhD degree at the University of Tennessee, focusing on energy metabolism and satiety in dogs. Dr. Murphy worked as a clinical nutritionist at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey before returning to the University of Tennessee in 2016 as chief of the veterinary nutrition service. Her interests include obesity prevention and treatment as well as dietary management of gastrointestinal disease.

Updated April 2025

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