Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Bioremediator DRS.Hodges and Ferguson partner to support diversification in veterinary medicine and celebrate the important work of veterinarians and shelter teams

Collaboration with Rose Parade begins® The appearance of the float highlights the special relationship between pets and the people who care for them.

Overland Park, Kansas, December 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — hills pet nutritionColgate-Palmolive, a division of Colgate-Palmolive and a global leader in science-driven nutrition, today announced a new collaboration with Dr. bernard hodges and terrence fergusonstar of Nat Geo Wilds, “Critter Fixer: Rural Veterans.” This collaboration will help educate pet parents about the important role nutrition plays in their pet’s health, and how important it is for pet owners to develop a strong relationship with their veterinarian to ensure their pet’s lifelong health. Emphasize what is. Additionally, the group’s efforts work together to support the diversification of the veterinary profession and help support aspiring veterinarians.

“Our relationship with Hills began when we were veterinary students at Tuskegee University, and we have continued to offer and recommend Hills throughout our careers and in our clinics,” said Dr. Hodges. “We are pleased to form an official collaboration, combining our efforts around a joint mission of helping pets and diversifying aspects of veterinary medicine to ensure a healthier and happier future for pets.” I am thinking.”

Dynamic collaboration between physicians and Hills ranges from custom programs at veterinary colleges across the country to supporting Critter Fixer’s “Vet for a Day” program to providing ongoing pet health and nutrition education to owners of both. It is composed of many aspects. And a veterinarian.

“Hills was founded by veterinarians and now has hundreds of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, PhD nutritionists, food scientists, and animal care technicians working on the design of our products. Like the people who work at our veterinary clinics, our team of veterinarians at Hills is driven by a passion for improving quality of life and helping pet parents live longer with their pets. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this great profession and for the opportunity to partner with Critter Fixers to celebrate the work of veterinary professionals and address some of the most important animal problems. “It’s the biggest opportunity for our industry,” he said. Karen ShenoyU.S. Chief Veterinary Officer of Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

“Feed the Love” Rose Parade® Float with Critter Fixer, tuskegee university veterinary student
On New Year’s Day, the Critter Fixers, along with Hills and Pasadena Humane, will be entered in the 2024 Rose Parade presented by Honda. The 55-foot float, called “Feed The Love,” celebrates the relationship between pets and the people who care for them, and encourages people to consider owning a pet or adopting one from a shelter.

Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Hodges will also join the float. tuskegee university Dear College of Veterinary Medicine students and Hill student representatives, chloe adams white and Michaela Smith, along with representatives from Pasadena Humane and the Hills Food Shelter and Love Program.
Veterinarians and animal care professionals play an important role in supporting the human-pet relationship, so joining Critter Fixers will help ensure that pets, from shelter medical teams to veterinary professionals, It helps emphasize the importance of the unsung heroes who can help you stay healthy and happy throughout your life.

“Dr. Ferguson and I are honored to be a part of Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Pasadena Humane’s Rose Parade float,” said Dr. Hodges. “As veterinarians, we see and celebrate the special bond between people and their pets, and in collaboration with Hills, we are proud to share how important veterinary health teams are to overall health. We’re proud to strengthen the animal health profession and we’re working together to ensure that animals are invited.” nurturing students. ”

Supporting future veterinarians through “Vet for a Day”
Hills will continue to support Critter Fixer’s “Vet for a Day” program, building on several successful student events in 2023. This program was created by doctors to give future veterinarians a taste of the world of veterinary medicine. This program is designed to inspire and mentor the next generation of veterinarians.

“As Black men working in a field where approximately 90 percent of veterinarians in the United States identify as white and only 2 percent are Black, the importance of representation and mentorship is a critical part of our careers. , we are thinking about how we want to give back to veterinarians to ensure a more diverse and sustainable future for our profession and the pets we care for for future generations,” said Dr. Ferguson. said.

This program brings together experts from across the pet industry and provides unique access to aspiring veterinarians. To support the hands-on training portion, Hills provides nutrition stations to introduce students to the important role that nutrition plays in a pet’s overall health and well-being, and to explore career paths including veterinary nutrition. to introduce.

For more information, please visit: hillspet.com or cfvetforday.com. For more information about Rose Parade floats, visit: pasadenahumane.org/2024-rose-parade.

About Hills Pet Nutrition
Founded 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to science-driven pet nutrition, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is on a mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationship between people and pets. . Hills is dedicated to pioneering research for dogs and cats, based on a scientific understanding of their specific needs. As a leading veterinarian-recommended pet food brand, with more than 220 veterinarians, nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health, knowledge is our number one ingredient. Hill’s Prescription Diet Therapeutic Nutrition Therapy and our daily wellness product line, Hill’s Science Diet, are sold in veterinary hospitals and pet specialty retailers worldwide. To learn more about our products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com.

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