Dr. Sarah Abood

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Biography

Dr. Abood earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University, USA. After completing an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota, she attended Ohio State University for a clinical nutrition residency and PhD. Prior to her residency, Dr. Abood worked in Research and Development at Ralston Purina for 5 years. From 1999 to 2016, she served as the Assistant Dean for Student Programs at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she taught courses in small animal nutrition, communication skills, veterinary ethics, and veterinary leadership. Her research interests include nutrition support for hospitalized patients, obesity management, and the intersection of veterinary nutrition and communication. In 2009, she started her own nutrition consulting business, Sit, Stay, Speak, and in 2017, she launched Pet Recipe Designers, collaborating with colleague Dr. Rebecca Remillard. Currently, she supervises graduate students in nutrition residency programs, including Master’s candidate Shawna Morrow and Nutrition Resident Dr. Manuela Fischer.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Dean for Student Programs

— Present

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine • East Lansing, MI

Oversaw programs for students and taught various veterinary courses related to nutrition, ethics, and communication.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).