Species-appropriate nutrition for dogs and cats: An interview with animal health practitioner Stefanie Schiller

For 15 years, Stefanie Schiller has been working as a veterinary naturopath at the Schiller Veterinary Practice, specializing in species-appropriate nutrition for dogs and cats. She emphasizes:

" I support both pet owners and their animals with preventative healthcare and in case of illness. Collaboration with veterinarians, animal physiotherapists, osteopaths, and animal psychologists is essential in this process. "

Schiller recognized the importance of species-appropriate nutrition for dogs and cats through her own experience: "My cat suffered from acute kidney disease. By switching to raw meat and organ meats, I was able to extend her life by another five years. This experience made me realize the importance of species-appropriate nutrition."

According to Schiller, species-appropriate nutrition plays a central role in the health of dogs and cats: "Without species-appropriate nutrition, the metabolism cannot function optimally. Prevention is better than cure – a balanced, nutrient-rich, and natural diet is the best way."

When it comes to diets for dogs and cats, Schiller focuses on a protein and carbohydrate source, as well as a vegetable. She also emphasizes that, as part of a holistic therapy, it's important to rebuild the animal's gut and restore its tolerance to food.

Schiller is committed to emphasizing the importance of species-appropriate nutrition for the health of dogs and cats: "The foundation of health is species-appropriate nutrition. Therefore, I offer consultations starting at puppy age and recommend optimizing the food with nutritional supplements.