Ryan Yamka, PhD, is founder and an independent consultant with Luna Science and Nutrition, and chief scientific officer for Earth Animal. He is board certified in companion animal nutrition by the American College of Animal Sciences and a fellow with the American College of Nutrition. Yamka calls on his extensive background in pet nutrition, and multiple years developing, formulating and launching dog and cat foods as a senior executive with leading pet food companies, to address common myths and misconceptions about pet food.