NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
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
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Fitting Nutrition Conversations Into Short Appointment Times
How to talk about nutrition with clients without changing the team’s current workflow.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding a Breeder’s Diet Recommendation
Discussing nutrition with clients who have received a breeder’s dietary recommendation.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Grain-Free Diets
Exploring a variety of ways to address client concerns about grains in pet foods.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Raw Food Diets
Exploring different ways to discuss a potentially sensitive issue with clients.
1 min to 5 min
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
Why the Veterinary Team Is the Best Source for Nutrition Information
Encouraging clients to turn to the veterinary team for their pet’s specific nutrition needs.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Dog
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a conversation showing a veterinarian helping a client navigate the wide variety of dog food choices available to find the best option for her new pet.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Discussing Non-Traditional Pet Food Diets: Owner is Resistant to Change
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill as they portray the conversation between a veterinarian and a client who is resistant to changing her dog’s raw food diet.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Address a Client’s Nutrition Misperceptions
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood discuss how they guide clients from inaccurate to credible information about pet nutrition.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Cat
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play a discussion between a veterinarian and pet owner about what and how to feed a senior cat.
1 min to 5 min
Dermatological Disorders, Nutrition Conversation Tips
How to Address a Client’s Misperceptions About Food Allergies
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a conversation in which a veterinarian addresses a client’s concern that her dog has a food allergy.
1 min to 5 min