Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.

How to talk about nutrition with clients without changing the team’s current workflow.

Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.

Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.

Discussing nutrition with clients who have received a breeder’s dietary recommendation.

Exploring a variety of ways to address client concerns about grains in pet foods.

Exploring different ways to discuss a potentially sensitive issue with clients.

How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad? 

During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.

Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.

Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.

Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.