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

Can Dogs Eat Boba? The Reality Behind Tapioca Pearls and Your Dog’s Health

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Can Dogs Eat Egg Salad? Serving Up Savory Snacks for Your Pup

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Can Dogs Eat Chicken Hearts? Offal Truths About Doggy Diets

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Can Dogs Eat Altoids? Minty Mysteries in Canine Diets Unwrapped

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Can Dogs Eat Canned Carrots? Digging into the Details for a Nutritious Treat

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Can Dogs Eat Teriyaki Sauce? An Asian Cuisine Conundrum for Canine Diets

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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.