ST. CHARLES, MO. — Pet nutrition brand Royal Canin, a Mars subsidiary, announced Dec. 2 its partnership with VCA Charities in recognition of Giving Tuesday to provide a donation of 2,500 bags of product in honor of the graduates who successfully completed the Royal Canin Pet Nutrition Advisor Program (PNAP). The donation will support VCA Charities’ Fighting Hometown Hunger grant program, which provides meals to pet food pantries and shelters across the United States. 

PNAP provides an educational curriculum covering pet nutrition, how to read a pet food label, nutritional assessment and condition-based education to veterinary technicians. Since the program’s inception in 2019, 94% of participants strongly agree that they feel more confident in making an informed nutrition recommendation to pet owners. 

“The PNAP program empowers Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CrVTs) to take the lead in pet nutrition, equipping them with the tools to drive better health outcomes through education and effective communication,” said Brianne Morrow, licensed veterinary technician. “With the support of Royal Canin and VCA Charities, we are fostering a sustainable pipeline of skilled veterinary professionals dedicated to advancing pet health and their own development.”

According to Royal Canin, it remains committed to empowering and educating CrVTs to support the future of the veterinary profession and create “a better world for pets.”

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