ICANA
INTERNATIONAL COMPANION ANIMAL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION

Certified Intermediate Pet Nutritionist (CIPN)

Program Focus
Equips professionals with science-based pet nutrition knowledge for clinical and commercial applications.

Key Competencies

• Formulate balanced diets for healthy pets

• Interpret pet food labels and ingredients

• Address common dietary-related disorders (obesity, allergies)
• Apply life-stage nutrition principles

Career Pathways
▸ Pet food quality control specialist

▸ Veterinary nutrition assistant
▸ Pet wellness consultant

Prerequisites
Basic animal nutrition knowledge or ICANA Basic Courses

Certified Advanced Pet Nutritionist (CAPN)

Program Focus
Clinical nutrition expertise for managing 40+ medical conditions through therapeutic diets.

Key Competencies

• Oncology nutrition support
• Renal/hepatic disease formulations• Interaction between medications and nutrients• Case study defense

Career Pathways
Qualifies for:
▸ Veterinary hospital nutrition team▸ Prescription diet R&D roles▸ Animal nutrition academia

Prerequisites
ICANA Intermediate Certification

Certified Pet Fresh Food Specialist (CPFFS)

Program Focus
Mastery of fresh/raw food preparation and safety protocols for home and commercial settings.

Key Competencies

• HACCP for pet fresh food production
• Nutrient preservation techniques
• Custom recipe development

Career Pathways
▸ Pet fresh food startup founder
▸ Pet bakery/meal prep manager
▸ Raw diet consultant

Prerequisites
Basic animal nutrition knowledge or ICANA Basic Courses