Board Certification
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition)
Education & Postgraduate Training
DVM – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery – Animal Medical Center, NYC
Residency Training, Small Animal Nutrition – Tufts, University of Pennsylvania, Angell Animal Medical Center, Oradell Animal Hospital
Joined OAH in 1997
Professional Interests: All things nutrition including weight management, chronic kidney disease, and chronic gastrointestinal disease
Professional Affiliations
Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (2022-2024, Board member)
Pet Nutrition Alliance (2012-2020, Board member and tools committee member)
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) (2010-Present, ACVN Board member 2019-2021)
American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (2000-Present)
American Veterinary Medical Association (1993-Present)
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (1997-Present)
From Dr. Eirmann: The most rewarding part of being a veterinary nutritionist is seeing a dog or cat thrive when eating a healthy diet tailored to that pet’s individual needs. I enjoying watching pets become more active simply by losing excess weight. I’m fortunate to be part of a pet’s health care team along with the family and my colleagues at Oradell.
Publications:
Churchill J, Eirmann L. Senior Pet Nutrition and Mangement. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2021 May ; 51(3) :635-651.
Eirmann LA. Diet- or patient-induced adverse reaction to food. In Cote, E., editor: Clinical Veterinary Advisor Dogs & Cats, 4th ed. 2019. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Eirmann LA. Food allergy, gastrointestinal. In Cote, E., editor: Clinical Veterinary Advisor Dogs & Cats, 4th ed. 2019. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Eirmann L: Antioxidants, nutraceuticals, probiotics, and nutritional supplements. In Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC, Cote E., editors: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2017. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Dinallo GK, Poplarski JA, Van Deventer GM, Eirmann LA, Wakshlag JJ. A Survey of feeding, activity, supplement use and energy consumption in North American agility dogs. J Nutr Sci 2017 6 e45.
Eirmann L. Nutritional Assessment. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2016 :46(5) :855-867.
Whitehead K, Cortes Y, Eirmann L. Gastrointestinal dysmotility disorders in critically ill dogs and cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2016 26(2) :234-253.
Eirmann L. Esophagostomy feeding tubes in dogs and cats. In Chan, DL., editor : Nutritional Management of Hospitalized Small Animals. 2015. West Sussex, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Eirmann LA, Michel KE: Enteral nutrition. In Silverstein DC, Hopper, K., editors: Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd ed. 2014. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Michel KE, Eirmann LA: Parenteral nutrition. In Silverstein DC, Hopper, K., editors: Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd ed. 2014. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Peterson ME, Eirmann L. Dietary Management of Feline Endocrine Disease. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2014 :44(4) :775-788.
Laflamme DP, Izquierdo O, Eirmann L, Binder S. Myths and Misperceptions about Ingredients Used in Commercial Pet Foods. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2014 :44(4) :689-698.
Eirmann L, Cowell C, Thompson L. Pet food safety : The roles of government, manufacturers, and veterinarians. Compend Contin Educ Vet 2012 ; 34(1) : E1-3.
Eirmann LA, Freeman, LM, Laflamme DP, Michel KE, Satyaraj E. Comparison of adipokine concentrations and markers of inflammation in obese versus lean dogs. Int J Appl Res Vet Med 2009 ;7(4):196-205.
Eirmann LA, Michel KE: Enteral nutrition. In Silverstein DC, Hopper, K., editors: Small Animal Critical Care Medicine. 2008. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Michel KE, Eirmann LA: Parenteral nutrition. In Silverstein DC, Hopper, K., editors: Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2008. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Kogut M. Eirmann L. The effect of cyclosporine A on the development of Eimeria in non-specific hosts. Int J for Parasitology 1991; 21:979-983.
Eirmann L, Cowell C, Thompson L. Pet food safety : The roles of government, manufacturers, and veterinarians. Compend Contin Educ Vet 2012 ; 34(1) : E1-3.
Presentations:
International Veterinary Meetings:
Answering common pet owner nutrition questions. 31st Caribbean Veterinary Medical Conference. November 2019. Port of Spain, Trinidad
Nutritional recommendations for feline chronic kidney disease: What we know and what we need to learn. 31st Caribbean Veterinary Medical Conference. November 2019. Port of Spain, Trinidad
Nutritional management of chronic diarrhea. 31st Caribbean Veterinary Medical Conference. November 2019. Port of Spain, Trinidad
Nutritional management of canine and feline obesity. Caribbean Veterinary Medical Conference. November 2019. Port of Spain, Trinidad
National Veterinary Meetings:
The challenge of providing feeding recommendations for puppies after neutering. Nestle Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Summit. March 2014. Austin, TX.
C-reactive protein in lean versus overweight dogs (Abstract). Nestle Purina Nutrition Forum. October, 2008. St. Louis, MO.
Roundtable on dietary intervention for kidney disease. American Association of Feline Practitioners 2008 Fall Conference. September, 2008. Atlanta, GA.
Roundtable on dietary intervention for lower urinary tract management. American Association of Feline Practitioners 2008 Fall Conference. September, 2008. Atlanta, GA.
Improving critical care outcomes with nutrition. Freeman L, and Eirmann L. American Animal Hospital Association Annual Meeting. March, 2008. Tampa, FL.
Incorporating enteral nutrition for optimal patient care. Freeman L, and Eirmann L. American Animal Hospital Association Annual Meeting. March, 2008. Tampa, FL.
Practical parenteral nutrition: Parenteral nutrition in the real world. Freeman L, and Eirmann L. American Animal Hospital Association Annual Meeting. March, 2008. Tampa, FL.
State Veterinary Medical Association Meetings:
Nutritional recommendations for feline chronic kidney disease: What we know and what we need to learn. New York State Spring Veterinary Conference. April, 2017. Tarrytown, NY.
Answering common pet owner nutrition questions. New York State Spring Veterinary Conference. April, 2017. Tarrytown, NY.
The poop on poop: Nutritional management of chronic diarrhea. New York State Spring Veterinary Conference. April, 2017. Tarrytown, NY.
Optimizing nutrition in the shelter. 2015 ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference. July, 2015. Ithaca, NY.
Answering pet owner nutrition questions: Evaluating information & making recommendations. NJVMA Annual Meeting. March, 2014. Floral Park, NJ.
Tips that work: Managing obesity in dogs & cats. NJVMA Annual Meeting. March, 2014. Floral Park, NJ.
Nutritional management of hospitalized patients. Delaware Veterinary Medical Association Fall Meeting. November, 2008. Dover, DE.
Obesity: The growing epidemic. Delaware Veterinary Medical Association Fall Meeting. November, 2008. Dover, DE.
Intestinal health & disease: Impact of diet. Delaware Veterinary Medical Association Fall Meeting. November, 2008. Dover, DE.
Answering those common pet owner nutrition questions. Delaware Veterinary Medical Association Fall Meeting. November, 2008. Dover, DE.
Local Veterinary Medical Associations Meetings:
Tips that work: Managing obesity in dogs & cats. Northern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, November, 2013. Paramus, NJ.
New approaches in managing chronic kidney disease: Prolonging life and kidney function. Crawford M. and Eirmann L. Northern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, December, 2008. Paramus, NJ.
Nutritional support for hospitalized patients. Northern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, December, 2007. Paramus, NJ.
Nutritional support for hospitalized patients. Fairfield Veterinary Medical Association, November, 2007. Darien, CT.
Feeding hospitalized patients. Westchester Veterinary Medical Association, February, 2007. Westchester, NY.
Obesity Management Strategies. Westchester Veterinary Medical Association, February, 2007. Westchester, NY.
Pet Owner Seminars:
Answering common pet nutrition questions. Usdan Institute Animal Medical Center. October 2018. New York, New York
Feeding your pet for optimal health. Oradell Animal Hospital. February, 2011. Paramus, NJ