ABOUT DR. RICHARD PATTON, PhD:

An internationally known expert in animal nutrition, Dr. Patton has served as a consultant for hundreds of businesses throughout the U.S. and 20 other countries since 1980.

Having authored twenty-eight scientific publications, established two patents and presented numerous papers at scientific meetings, Dr. Patton’s emphasis has always been on quality ingredients and keeping animals healthy. In helping position companies like K-9 Kraving for the marketplace, his focus has always been on what best benefits the animal and the owner

One of the leading experts on organic minerals in animal nutrition, and a pioneer researcher in nutrition during late gestation, he has served as a consultant in Japan, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Egypt, Korea, Belgium, Austria, Mexico, Singapore, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Canada, Thailand, Italy, Denmark, Portuga and the Czech Republic.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University ; Master of Science in Reproductive Physiology, Purdue University; Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and Business studies at Washburn University, Topeka, KS.