nutrition conversations

NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS

Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.

Nutrition Conversation Tips

Engaging Clients Regarding a Breeder’s Diet Recommendation

When clients bring in a pet they’ve purchased from a breeder, they’ve often been given a strong recommendation regarding their new pet’s diet. So, what's the best approach for having a nutrition conversation with these clients? 

  • Is the recommended food complete and balanced?
  • Identifying potential issues and creating a check-in plan
  • What if the recommended diet is inadequate?
  • When is the right time to talk about nutrition?

 

To Share With Pet Owner:

Screening Diet History Form

This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.

View Tool 1 min to 5 min

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.

View Hot Topic 6 min to 10 min

Raw Food Diets

Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.

View Hot Topic 6 min to 10 min

Homemade Pet Foods

Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.

View Hot Topic 6 min to 10 min