Optimum Pet Vitality by Dr. Laurie McCauley

09/09/2026

Pet parents have more nutrition choices than ever. They’re looking to you for guidance they can trust.

Modern Veterinary Nutrition: From Kibble to Raw was created to give veterinary professionals a broader understanding of nutrition, not one feeding philosophy or one “right” answer.

Learn from 15 experts with different perspectives as you explore the science behind today’s feeding options and build knowledge you can use in the conversations you’re already having with clients.

20 RACE-approved CE hours
24 modules
Online + self-paced

Special launch pricing of $399 ends September 14th. After that, tuition is $599.

Learn more and enroll at Optimum Pet Vitality.

09/08/2026

Look who’s together in Prague!

Dr. Laurie and Dr. Peter Dobias are catching up in Peter’s home city before heading off on a very different kind of adventure.

Next stop: Africa!
They’ll be traveling with a group of veterinarians to work with wildlife, and we can’t wait to bring you along for some of the journey.

Stay tuned… this should be a good one.

09/07/2026

Well… technology had other plans.

We know some of you experienced issues with our website while trying to learn more about or enroll in Modern Veterinary Nutrition: From Kibble to Raw.
We don’t want a technical glitch to be the reason anyone misses the launch pricing, so we’re giving you a little more time.

The $399 tuition has been extended through September 14.

Modern Veterinary Nutrition includes 24 self-paced modules, 15 expert contributors, and 20 hours of RACE-approved CE, with perspectives across the many ways we feed and support our patients.

After September 14, the course will still be available, but tuition will be $599.

Learn more about Modern Veterinary Nutrition by clicking the link!

09/06/2026

Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.

A kind word. A little patience. Taking the time to listen. Reaching out to someone just because you were thinking about them.
We don't always know what someone else is carrying, and we may never know how much one small act of kindness meant at exactly the right moment.

Be kind whenever you can.
It matters.

09/04/2026

Wild patients. Same purpose.

This National Wildlife Day is a little extra special for us.
Dr. Laurie will soon be heading to Africa with a group of veterinarians to work with the wildlife.
A very different group of patients from the pups you usually see around here!
But the reason behind the work is the same: using veterinary medicine to help animals live healthier, more comfortable lives.

We’re excited to follow along and share some of the experience with you.

Happy National Wildlife Day!

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

Nutrition plays a role in nearly every aspect of a pet’s health and how well they age.

Muscle health. The microbiome. Inflammation. Body composition. Mobility. Cognitive health. Healthy aging.
And as the science of nutrition continues to evolve, so does our understanding of how nutrition can help support a pet throughout every stage of life.

For veterinary professionals, that knowledge matters.
Pet parents are faced with more choices and more conflicting information than ever before. They’re asking about kibble, raw, fresh and home-prepared diets. Ingredients. Supplements. The microbiome. Processing. And what they can do now to help their pets stay healthier as they age.

They need veterinary professionals who are prepared to help them navigate those decisions.

That’s why we created Modern Veterinary Nutrition: From Kibble to Raw.

This professional course goes beyond asking “What should we feed?” and explores the bigger question:
How can nutrition help us support the healthspan of the individual animal?

Because the goal isn’t simply more years.
It’s more healthy years.

20 hours of RACE-approved CE
15 expert instructors
24 modules
Online + self-paced

For veterinary professionals: invest in the knowledge that can change the nutrition conversations you have with clients and potentially the lives of the pets they love.

08/31/2026

A healthy microbiome needs more than “good bacteria.

As Dr. Chris Bessent explains, one of the pieces we can easily overlook is fiber.
We now have an incredible amount of scientific evidence showing just how much the gut microbiome influences health. But supporting those beneficial organisms also means creating an environment where they can establish themselves and thrive.
And when inflammation is still present? That can be a sign that there’s more to consider, from fiber to omega-3 fatty acids and other nutritional strategies.

It’s a great reminder that nutrition isn’t about looking at one ingredient, supplement, or symptom in isolation. It’s about looking at the whole animal.

This clip is from Beyond the Bowl with Dr. Laurie McCauley and Dr. Chris Bessent.

Watch the full episode now on the Optimum Pet Vitality YouTube channel for more practical insights into pet nutrition, gut health, and making more informed choices about what goes in the bowl.

08/30/2026

There is always something new to learn.

A new idea. A different perspective. A better way of doing something.

Stay curious and open to what others can teach you.
Some of the best growth happens when you're willing to listen, learn and even change the way we think.

Learn & Grow!

08/29/2026

“What should I feed my dog?”

It sounds like a simple question. Veterinary professionals know it rarely has a simple answer.
Modern Veterinary Nutrition was created to help you understand the options, evaluate the evidence, and make informed recommendations for the individual pet in front of you.

24 modules. 15 expert contributors. 20 hours of RACE-approved CE.

Enroll for $399 through September 7.