Nutritional Assessment
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
1 min to 5 min
Nutritional Assessment
This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.
1 min to 5 min
Hydration
Water is an essential nutrient and is considered the nutrient most critical for survival. Losses in body water of just 10-15% can cause death, with animals able to tolerate much higher fat or protein losses.
20+ minutes
Hydration
Water is vital to health. How much water should pets drink, are there differences between cats and dogs, and how can pets be encouraged to drink?
6 min to 10 min
Nutritional Assessment
Pets should be evaluated for the presence of nutrition-related risk factors as part of a screening nutritional assessment.
1 min to 5 min
Senior Cat
Purina conducted a groundbreaking 9-year study that demonstrated feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
1 min to 5 min
Nutritional Assessment
Assessing a patient’s nutritional status is a recurring process that entails more than taking a diet history.
1 min to 5 min
Nutritional Assessment
An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario, Senior Cat
Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.