Dr. Candy Akers, DVM, Author at Can My Dog Eat That

Can Dogs Eat Canned Tuna in Oil? A Vet’s Guide to Oily Fish in a Dog’s Diet

Can dogs eat canned tuna in oil? Discover a vet's guide to oily fish in a dog's diet. Learn the benefits and potential risks.

Can Dogs Eat Canned Chickpeas? Vet-Approved Information on Chickpeas for Dogs

Can dogs eat canned chickpeas? Learn about the benefits and potential risks of chickpeas for your furry friend.

Can Dogs Eat Canned Potatoes? A Vet’s Nutritional Advice on Potatoes for Dogs

Can Dogs Eat Canned Potatoes? Get expert vet's nutritional advice on adding potatoes to your furry diet today!

Can Dogs Eat Canned Sweet Peas? A Veterinary Perspective on Peas for Pooches

Can dogs eat canned sweet peas? Learn about the benefits and risks of peas for your pooch's diet from a veterinarians perspective.

Can Dogs Eat Canned Pink Salmon? A Vet’s Guide to Choosing the Right Fish for Dogs

Can Dogs Eat Canned Pink Salmon? Discover the right fish for dogs, health benefits, and potential risks. Don't miss out!

Can Dogs Eat Canned Spinach? The Vet’s Nutritional Advice for Leafy Greens and Dogs

Can dogs eat canned spinach? Get expert vet's nutritional advice on feeding leafy greens to your furry friends. Keep them healthy and happy!

About the Author

Holistic Veterinarian, Veterinary Clinic Owner, Veterinary Medical Supervisory Board Leader, Certified Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist, and Author Dr. Candy completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Delaware and graduated veterinary school in 2009 from Oklahoma State University. In high school, she was drawn to wildlife rehabilitation. Wildlife rehab gave her unparalleled experience in animal healing in a field that has limited resources and a wide variety of conditions to treat. Before vet school, Dr. Akers spent two years working full time providing oil spill response for wildlife all over the country. Since graduating with her Degree of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2009, Dr. Candy has specialized in companion animal nutrition. Extensive education in nutrition has made her a firm believer in species specific-biologically appropriate diets. One of her passions is educating pet parents about the natural alternatives that actually work. She brings the best of holistic health and conventional medicine together in a unique approach to pet health. This approach is often applied to chronic diseases, allergies, and autoimmune conditions. She started her own veterinary practice 9 years ago in Colorado. Overall, she has dedicated her entire life to improving the health and happiness of animals everywhere.