TEAM EUKANUBA™
Russ Kelley, M.S.
Eukanuba™ & Royal Canin Pet Health & Nutrition Center
Russ is an alumnus of Auburn University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. Russ joined The Iams Company in 1997 as a member of the Strategic Research Group (Discovery) where he led efforts in Maternal and Neonatal Nutrition with an emphasis on fatty acid metabolism. He also led efforts in the Service and Working Dog arenas and developed multiple collaborative Research Alliances with external organizations. Later he also led Gastrointestinal Health efforts with emphasis on Puppy and Stress Models.
Upon retiring from The Iams Company, Russ founded Kelley Canine Consulting where he served numerous organizations around the globe on Colony Management, Facility Design, Nutritional Management, and Breeder Selection Criteria. Russ returned to the industry in 2016, joining Royal Canin as Science Lead / Service and Working Dog Research Manager. Russ is based in Lewisburg, Ohio where he is a member of the PHNC Leadership Team and is a member of the Discover Team in Aimargues, France.
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How Much To Feed A Sporting Breed Puppy
Feeding sporting breed puppies is a progressive game that includes two primary goals. The first is that the volume puppies are fed helps them arrive at their ideal adult weight. The second is that their feeding routine should help puppies arrive at that target weight at the age-appropriate time.
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Can Sporting Breed Puppies Eat Adult Dog Food?
Feeding a puppy food designed with your sporting breed puppy’s unique needs in mind is important. Puppy formulas are typically more nutrient dense when compared to adult dog food, to meet the demands of growth.
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Nutrition's Role In Supporting Your Sporting Breed Puppy's Immune System
A sporting breed puppy’s exposure to the natural world can occur early in life, and frequently. Selecting a nutrient-dense diet with prebiotics and a fortified antioxidant complex can help support a puppy’s developing immune system and natural defenses.
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The Benefits Of Antioxidants In Dog Food
Incorporating antioxidants into your sporting dog’s diet can support post-exercise recovery.
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What To Feed A Sporting Breed Puppy
Feeding a puppy food that provides nutrition with comprehensive benefits from the start is key. What you feed your puppy today can impact their future performance in the fields and waters where they will work.
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Carbohydrates Theyre As Important As Protein And Fat
Learn how carbohydrates provide essential energy, support bodily functions, and promote a healthy digestive system for your active dog.
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Critical Nutrients Sporting Dogs Need For Healthy Hair & Skin
The condition of a sporting dog’s hair and skin comes from proper feeding, and it’s far more important than just making them look good. Healthy hair and skin protect them from the environment.
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How To Determine Your Dog's Caloric Needs
How to calculate the daily calorie needs for sporting and hunting dogs. Proper feeding is important so that your dog is getting the correct amounts of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Adjusting your dog’s diet when he’s working or has some downtime is important so he’ll be fit and ready to train and perform during the season.
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How To Support Joint Health In Your Hunting Dog
When thinking about the longevity of our hardworking hunting dogs in the fields and blinds, joint health is often a point of concern.
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Key Nutrients That Support A Dog's Muscular System
When it comes to optimizing performance, sporting dogs need optimal nutrition to keep their muscles strong and healthy. Learn about key nutrients that help keep your dog’s muscular system in top form.
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Key Nutrients That Support The Skeletal System
Healthy bones play many roles in a dog’s body; bones literally support everything else. Here are some key nutrients that help your dog build strong, healthy bones.
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Environmental Factors That Impact A Dog’s Nutritional Needs
Temperature, humidity, elevation, and terrain all play interconnected roles in determining your dog’s energy requirements. Keep these factors in mind when deciding how much to feed your dog both in-season and off-season.
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