Marge Chandler

Marge ChandlerMarge Chandler DVM, MS, MANZCVS, DACVN, DACVIM, MRCVS, is a consultant in small animal nutrition at Vets Now Referrals, Glasgow and honorary senior lecturer in internal medicine and clinical nutrition at The University of Edinburgh. She has a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University (CSU).
Marge completed residency training in small animal internal medicine and veterinary clinical nutrition at CSU and Massey University, New Zealand.
She co-chairs the WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee, is chairman of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition Education Committee, executive board member of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and charter member of the European Veterinary Nutrition Educators Group.

July 2023

Marge Chandler outlines the factors involved with treating this condition early on and at different stages.

40 mins

September 2020

Marge Chandler discusses the challenges of dealing with this issue in practice – including assessment, contributing factors, dietary management and owner communication.

49 mins

March 2020

Marge Chandler concludes this article by discussing the nutritional management of a selection of disorders common in older pets.

38 mins

January 2020

Marge Chandler discusses the benefits provided by these products in certain disorders, as well as their regulation and use in practice.

45 mins

December 2019

Marge Chandler offers advice on pet nutrition, looking at the types of diet available, as well as understanding food labels.

35 mins

October 2018

Marge Chandler breaks down the never-ending myriad of pet dietary offerings to aid veterinary nurses in helping their clients make nutritional choices.

50 mins

Marge Chandler discusses programmes to advise owners for weight management and genetic preconditions of some breeds in regards to obesity.

48 mins

September 2018

Marge Chandler details the core benefits these live organisms can have on small animal pet health, including on specific diseases.

69 mins

August 2018

Marge Chandler considers the role of nutrition and supplements to manage this condition, in addition to addressing patient stress.

39 mins

July 2018

Marge Chandler discusses dietary management of senior small animals and provides advice practitioners can give to owners.

35 mins

Marge Chandler considers skin conditions as a result of nutrient-deficient diets and looks at treatments, such as elimination trials.

46 mins

June 2018

Marge Chandler looks at what a raw food diet is, and its benefits and deficiencies for pets compared to commercial foods.

63 mins

November 2017

Marge Chandler discusses developments in the use of live bacteria and yeasts to combat various companion animal disorders.

41 mins

Marge Chandler takes a look at cases in practice where these live microbial species may be of help to cats and dogs.

45 mins

September 2017

Marge Chandler discusses managing weight in companion animals, and complications with genetics, environment and diet.

39 mins

June 2017

Marge Chandler, in the final of a two-part article, discusses the complex relationship of obesity and health, and how VNs can help owners manage the condition in pets.

28 mins

May 2017

Marge Chandler looks at the factors impacting on canine and feline weight gain to help equip VNs with the information they need in battling the pet bulge.

26 mins

February 2017

Marge Chandler looks at research and evidence to discuss diet topics often enquired about by cat and dog owners.

24 mins

September 2016

Marge Chandler discusses the importance of fibre in the diet of dogs and cats, looking at types of fibre and the positive and negative effects they can have on pets’ health.

27 mins

April 2016

Marge Chandler considers the benefits of using “good bacteria” and analyses research exploring their potential use.

28 mins

December 2015

Have you ever struggled with deciding on the best diet for a difficult case? Perhaps … more

20 mins

October 2015

Managing the diet of a dog with cardiac disease depends on the animal’s clinical signs … more

29 mins

September 2015

Probiotics supplementation is gaining popularity – for example, as promoted in advertisements for people as “good bacteria”. A … more

25 mins

August 2015

In part one of this feature (VT45.34), the author considered dietary therapy for chronic kidney … more

18 mins

Of all the treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary modification has the most positive … more

24 mins

October 2014

MARGE CHANDLER DVM, MS, MACVSc, DACVN, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS considers the effect of a pet’s … more

30 mins

MARGE CHANDLER DVM, MS, MACVSc, DACVN, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS looks at companion animal diets and … more

30 mins

June 2014

MARGE L CHANDLER DVM, MS, MACVS, DACVN, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS following on from part one … more

40 mins

MARGE L CHANDLER DVM, MS, MACVS, DACVN, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS in the first of a … more

18 mins

April 2013

MARGE CHANDLER discusses medical conditions and genetic factors linked to obesity, and how neutering can … more

27 mins