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NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Nutrition Conversation Tips
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Dog
Between what they find on the shelf and recommendations from family, friends, store employees, and online sources, clients are faced with an overwhelming number of dog food choices. Guiding clients to the most appropriate food helps the pet thrive and establishes the veterinary team as a trusted nutrition resource. This role-play video shows how to initiate and engage the client in this important nutrition conversation.
- Recommending a pet food brand. What pet and client factors influence the choice of pet food? What is negotiable from the client’s perspective?
- Recommending the amount to feed. What factors influence a dog’s calorie requirements? How should treats be incorporated into a pet’s daily calorie allowance?
- Anticipating questions.
- Planning follow-up.
- Summarizing key action items before the visit ends.