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

Nutrition Conversation Tips

When to Start Having Nutrition Conversations

These routine conversations help establish a veterinary clinic as a nutrition-focused practice and a trusted resource.

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The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.

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Assess a cat's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.

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Assess a dog's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.

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Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.

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Assessing a patient’s nutritional status is a recurring process that entails more than taking a diet history.

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An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.

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The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.

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Assess your cat's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.

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A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.

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Assess your dog's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.

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A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.

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