Mike Davies

Mike Davies biogMike Davies, BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS, graduated from the RVC in 1976. He has postgraduate qualifications in veterinary radiology and small animal orthopaedics, and holds a fellowship by examination in clinical nutrition in cats and dogs.
Mike is an RCVS specialist in veterinary nutrition (small animal clinical nutrition). He has worked in academia and private practice, and for several pet food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.
He speaks internationally on clinical nutrition and geriatrics, and founded the original City and Guilds certificate in small animal nutrition, and the BVNA certificates in small animal and exotic nutrition. He runs Provet’s certificate course in clinical nutrition.

December 2023

Ep 102: Geriatric dogs, with Mike Davies

“Very few drugs have undergone proper testing for safety and efficacy in old animals. It’s only in the last 15 years when we've had that happening for drugs being specifically developed for use in old animals – particularly, for example, with osteoarthritis…”

2 mins

November 2023

Geriatric dogs: conditions, treatment and management

Mike Davies discusses advice to offer pet owners regarding various medical issues that may affect elderly canine patients.

45 mins

June 2023

Advancements in diets controlling pet obesity and owner compliance

Mike Davies outlines the latest dietary strategies studied for use in cats and dogs – and why pet owners must stick with it.

28 mins

December 2022

Why pet food legislation needs revision and enforcement

Mike Davies BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS shares some home truths about the manufacture of dietary products for dogs and cats – and the need for regulatory change to protect pet and human health.

36 mins

September 2022

Ep 74: Preventive health and what it means in practice, with...

Paul Imrie and Mike Davies discuss why veterinary practices must employ preventive medicine protocols to protect animals under their care and human health.

3 mins

August 2022

Obesity: long-term strategies for weight issues in cats and dogs

Mike Davies discusses how veterinary professionals can work with owners to reverse and prevent this major issue in UK pets.

17 mins

January 2022

Ep 65: Mike Davies on geriatric diseases in dogs and cats

Joining us for his second appearance on the Vet Times Podcast, vet Mike Davies discusses key diseases, the importance of screening and other tips for care if geriatric pets.

6 mins
Avoiding risk factors for canine and feline geriatric diseases

Mike Davies discusses risk factors for some common age-related diseases in cats and dogs, as well as the importance of screening.

30 mins

July 2021

Update on key diet considerations and nutritional requirements

Mike Davies discusses the ongoing developments in the pet food marketplace and their implications for practices.

38 mins

February 2021

Obesity in pets – practical advice for the consult room

Mike Davies reviews recent literature that may help provide practical solutions to this issue, including handling reluctant owners.

25 mins

December 2020

Transmission of meat-borne infectious agents – part 2

Mike Davies BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS reviews evidence on the transmission of food-borne protozoa and viruses to and between animals and humans.

24 mins

February 2020

Biosecurity in vet practice – are you health and safety compliant?

Mike Davies, BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS, discusses the duty of care veterinary practices have towards staff, clients and other visitors, along with the importance of implementing adequate biosecurity procedures to minimise the transmission risk of any potential zoonotic infectious agents in situ.

24 mins

September 2019

Pet obesity: clinical implications and latest thinking on tackling it

Mike Davies, referencing research, old and new, looks at the latest findings on this common complaint in companion animals.

22 mins

January 2019

Obesity in pets: practical advice for consult rooms

Mike Davies offers tips on how to approach this issue in practice – including tackling owner denials and achieving compliance.

31 mins

November 2018

Transmission of meat-borne infectious agents – part 1

Mike Davies reviews evidence about the transmission of these pathogens to, and between, humans and pets – starting with bacteria.

46 mins

September 2017

Cereals and grains found in dog food – a health benefit or risk?

Mike Davies summarises a study he conducted that looked into the role and impact of edible seeds and grains in canine diets.

35 mins

July 2017

Glucosamine and chondroitin in managing canine and feline OA

Mike Davies summarises evidence found on the use of these supplements in cats and dogs with this joint disease.

35 mins

November 2015

Evidence-based nutrition: raw diets

Mike Davies reflects on a presentation and open debate at BVNA Congress that considered raw food diets – and shares his opinion on the practice.

17 mins

February 2015

Retinal imaging in geriatric screening – is there a future?

Ophthalmic problems increase in frequency with age and common, age-related, systemic diseases, including renal failure, … more

38 mins

January 2015

Practical management of canine osteoarthritis

Mike Davies reviews the tools available for practitioners to use, in conjunction with a dog's owner, to ensure the patient with osteoarthritis achieves optimum quality of life.

43 mins

November 2014

ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE WITH FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS

MIKE DAVIES BVetMed, CertVR, CertSAO, FRCVS looks into the issue of owners not following nutritional … more

29 mins