Kathryn E Michel
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Department of Clinical Studies - Philadelphia
Contact information
MJ Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3900 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010
3900 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010
Office: 215-898-4680
Fax: 215-573-6050
Fax: 215-573-6050
Education
B.A. (Biochemistry)
Mount Holyoke College, 1976.
D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine)
Tufts University, 1983.
M.S. (Comparative Medical Sciences)
University of Pennsylvania, 1992.
Permanent linkB.A. (Biochemistry)
Mount Holyoke College, 1976.
D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine)
Tufts University, 1983.
M.S. (Comparative Medical Sciences)
University of Pennsylvania, 1992.
Description of Research Expertise
measurement of energy expenditurenutritional requirements of critically ill companion animals
nutrient modulation of GI and endocrine diseases
obesity and weight reduction
Description of Clinical Expertise
companion animal nutritionnutritional assessment
body condition assessment
obesity and weight reduction
unconventional companion animal diets
Selected Publications
Laflamme D.P., Abood S.K., Fascetti A.J., LM Fleeman, Freeman L.M., Michel K.E., Bauer C., Kemp B.L.E, Van Doren J.R, Willoughby K.N.: Pet feeding habits among dog and cat owners in the United States and Australia. JAVMA 232(5): 687-694, March 2008.Trojanowski J.Q., Hendricks J.C., Jedrziewski K., Johnsom F.B., Michel K.E., Hess R.S., Cancro M.P., Sleeper M.M., Pignolo R., Teff K.L., Aguirre G.D., Lee, V.M.-Y., Lawlwr D.F., Pack A.I., Davies P.F.: Exploring human/animal intersections: Converging lines of evidence in comparative models of aging. Alzheimer's and Dementia 4: 1-5, January 2008.
Baez J.L., Michel K.E., Sorenmo K., Shofer F.S. : A prospective investigation of cachexia in feline cancer patients and its prognostic significance. JFMS 9(5): 411-417, 2007 Notes: Senior authorship on publications with residents or junior faculty.
Hurley K., Michel K.E.: Nutritional support of the critical patient. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care 2nd edition: 327-338, 2007.
Dow C., Michel K.E., Brown D. C.: Impact of sampling interval on the variability of activity counts recorded from the Actical activity monitor worn by pet dogs. Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet 30(3(A)): 75, March 2008.
Michel K.E., Higgins C.: Investigation of the percentage of prescribed enteral nutrition actually delivered to hospitalized companion animals. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 16(2): S2-6, 2006.
Michel K. E.: Unconventional Diets. Veterinary Clinical of North America: Small Animal Practice 36: 1269-1281, 2006.
Freeman L.M., Abood S.K., Fascetti A.J., LM Fleeman, Michel K.E., Laflamme D.P. Bauer C., Kemp B.L.E, Van Doren J.R, Willoughby K.N. : Disease frequency and use of therapeutic diets and dietary supplements among dog and cat owners. JAVMA 229(4): 531-534, 2006.
Michel K.E.: Parenteral Nutrition (PN). Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats. Mosby Elsevier 1st edition: 1296-1298, 2006.
Michel K.E.: Patient Support: Parenteral Nutrition. Clinician’s Brief 4(12): 9-12, 13-16, 2006.
Michel K.E.: How I treat: Deciding who needs nutritional support. Waltham Focus 16(3): 17-21, 2006.
Wakefield L.A., Shofer F.S., Michel K.E.: Evaluation of cats fed vegetarian diets and attitudes of their caregivers. JAVMA 229(1): 70-73, 2006 Notes: Senior authorship on publications with residents or junior faculty.
Michel K.E.: Hypophosphatemia in Canine ICU Patients and Impact of Nutritional Support Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet 28(4A): 65, 2006 Notes: Poster presentation at the 2005 Nestle Purina Nutrition Forum, St. Louis, MO.