NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
Practice Scenario
AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis
Meet Autumn, an anorexic adult cat
Practice Scenario, Puppy
TEDDY, a Giant Breed Puppy
Say hello to Teddy, a 4-month-old, male, Great Dane puppy.
Kitten, Practice Scenario
KITTY, an Already-Spayed Kitten
Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations Webinar
To help you have nutrition conversations that build client trust, the Purina Institute invites you to watch this free webinar.
20+ minutes
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Determining a Client’s Nutritional "Readiness to Change"
Understanding the stages of change can help you identify the right solution at the right time.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario, Senior Cat
GENERAL, a Senior Cat
Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.
Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.
Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
CHAMP, an Athletic Dog
Meet Champ, a travelling, occasionally stressed canine athlete.
Adult Cat, Practice Scenario
JEMMA, an Overweight Cat
Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Milestones That Should Spark a Nutrition Conversation
Throughout a pet’s life, there are multiple events that should trigger a nutrition conversation.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How Can the Veterinary Health Care Team Address Nutrition Questions
Every member of the clinic staff can promote good information about nutrition.
1 min to 5 min