Sarah Mitchell
Sarah is a certified canine nutrition consultant specialising in both commercial and raw feeding approaches, with a focus on label literacy, feeding plan development, and diet-to-lifestyle matching. Her guides provide evidence-based, brand-neutral feeding guidance for all life stages, drawing on AAFCO, FEDIAF, and WSAVA nutrition guidelines.
- Credentials
- Certified pet nutrition consultant, raw and commercial diet specialist
- Focus
- Nutrition
Authored Guides
Parrot Cooling Diet for Mexico's Rainy Season
A nutrition-focused guide to hydrating fruits, humidity-safe portions, moult mineral support, and foraging enrichment for pet parrots through Mexico's wet season. Includes a weekly feeding chart and a toxic-foods safety table.
Cat Hydration During Gulf Summer Power Blackouts
A practical nutrition guide to keeping indoor cats hydrated when Gulf summer heat and power cuts strike. Learn wet food, broth, and fountain strategies, safe feline electrolytes, and early dehydration signs.
Koi and Goldfish Summer Pond Nutrition: DE and AT
A practical, label-literate feeding plan for koi and goldfish during the German and Austrian spawning season. Covers protein levels, pellets, Daphnia, and a June to July pond calendar.
Summer Food & Hydration: Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice
A practical summer feeding plan for hamsters, gerbils, and mice covering cooling vegetables, safe portions, and hydration tactics. Includes a weekly chart, toxic-food table, and label literacy tips grounded in current small mammal nutrition guidance.
Senior Dog Summer Diet: Heat, Appetite and Nutrition
Senior dogs commonly eat less during warm weather, but reduced intake can mask nutritional gaps. This guide covers calorie adjustments by weight class, hydration strategies, cooling meal toppers, and warning signs that need veterinary attention.
How AI Smart Feeders Prevent Overeating in Multi-Pet Homes
AI-powered smart feeders use facial recognition and RFID to identify individual pets, dispense precise portions, and prevent food theft. This guide covers how the technology works, setup for cats versus dogs, and whether personalised feeding reduces obesity rates.
Senior Rabbit Nutrition After Six: A Complete Guide
Rabbits over six years old face shifting nutritional demands in calcium, fibre, protein, and joint health. This guide covers pellet reduction, dental monitoring, supplements, and a seasonal greens chart for spring and summer.
Switch Your Dog to Fresh or Cooked Food Safely
A complete guide to transitioning your dog to a fresh or lightly cooked diet over two weeks, covering nutritional completeness standards, food safety in warm weather, cost comparisons, and what veterinary nutritionists actually recommend. Essential reading before making the switch.
Gentle Mouth Care for Senior Cats Over Ten
Dental disease accelerates rapidly in cats past age ten, often causing hidden pain and nutritional decline. This guide covers home detection, anaesthesia safety, diet adjustments for sore gums, and a yearly dental health timeline.
Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Dogs: A Diet Guide
Learn to spot early signs of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in ageing dogs and discover how targeted nutrition, including MCTs and omega-3s, can support brain health. This guide covers antioxidant food toppers, puzzle feeding, and when to consult your veterinarian.
Spring Guinea Pig Diet: Safe Grass and Veggie Guide
Learn how to safely transition guinea pigs from a winter hay diet to fresh spring grass and seasonal vegetables. Includes vitamin C needs, portion sizes, and bloat prevention.
Insect Based Dog Treats: A Sustainable Protein Guide
Insect protein, particularly from Black Soldier Fly larvae, is emerging as a viable, eco friendly protein source for dogs. This guide covers nutritional profiles, allergy friendly benefits, palatability research, and how to read insect treat labels critically.