NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Nutrition Conversation Tips
NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Feeding Philosophies
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?
Related Tools and Content:
Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets
Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.