NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
Ingredients in Pet Food, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients With Concerns About By-Products
How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad?
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Start a Nutrition Conversation With a Client
During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information
Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
The Value of Nutrition Conversations
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
When to Start Having Nutrition Conversations
Every client visit is an opportunity to discuss the importance of good pet nutrition.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
TIGGER, a Senior Cat With PU/PD
Get to know Tigger, a senior cat with polyuria, polydipsia and periuria.
Practice Scenario
BENNY, Canine Heart Disease
Say hello to Benny, an adult, small-breed dog.
Practice Scenario
SPARKS, a Cat With Suspected Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Sparks, a young, adult cat with pruritus.
Adult Cat, Practice Scenario
JEMMA, an Overweight Cat
Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.
Practice Scenario
ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Annie, a young adult, small-breed dog with pruritus and chronic diarrhea.
Practice Scenario
DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea
Practice Scenario
HERMAN, a Young Adult Dog With Orthopedic Issues
Meet Herman, a young adult, large-breed dog with occasional hindlimb lameness and reluctance to play.