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AUTHORS AND PET EXPERTS

Dr. Francisco Poblanno Silva is residency-trained in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition through the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN). He graduated from Mexico's National University (UNAM) in 2016. He has gained diverse experience in small animal practice in Mexico and Canada, as well as in the swine industry in the U.S. Midwest.

Driven by a passion for nutrition, Dr. Poblanno Silva pursued advanced training through a DVSc program in Clinical Nutrition at the Ontario Veterinary College, completing it in March 2025 concurrently with his ECVCN residency.

He currently serves as Clinical Nutrition Manager on the Global Professional Veterinary Affairs team at Hill's Pet Nutrition. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing soccer and hiking with his Chihuahua cross, Nash.

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