Webcast | Virtual
Event Title
FDA Grand Rounds: Copper in Dog Food: A Case Study in Reconciling Nutritional & Regulatory Science
February 8, 2024
- Date:
- February 8, 2024
- Time:
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
About the Speaker
Karen L. Donnelly, D.V.M., M.S.
Veterinary Medical Officer
Division of Animal Food Ingredients
Office of Surveillance and Compliance
Center for Veterinary Medicine
About the Speaker
Dr. Donnelly’s work at CVM involves conducting pre-market review of new ingredients for use in pet food and providing guidance to state feed regulators, industry groups, and companies on regulatory matters pertaining to pet food. She worked as a small animal veterinarian in the DC metro region prior to joining CVM in 2018. She holds a DVM from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, an M.S. from the University of Miami, and a B.S. from Cornell University.
About the Presentation
The amount of copper in commercial dog food has become a hot topic in the pet food world in the last few years. This lecture will explain how and why that is the case and explore the scientific and regulatory challenges this issue poses.
Learning Objectives
- Explain why some veterinarians are concerned about the amount of copper in dog food and what they want regulators to do about it.
- Describe the scientific evidence concerning copper-associated hepatopathy in dogs and it’s link to dietary copper.
- Discuss the scientific and regulatory challenges involved in determining if a maximum limit on dietary copper is needed and what it should be.
Webcast Recording
Event Materials
Activity Outline – Continuing Education