

Resources

Ingredients in Pet Food
Postbiotics in pet foods
Postbiotics are an example of a dietary intervention that may improve microbiome, gastrointestinal, and host health.
6 min to 10 min
Dermatological Disorders
Diet Elimination Trials
Diet elimination trials are the gold standard for the diagnosis of food allergies and food intolerances.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Feline Acute Gastroenteropathy
Short-term diet modification is an important part of managing acute gastroenteropathy in cats.
1 min to 5 min
Pancreatic Disorders
Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs
Dietary modification can be an important component of a long-term management plan for dogs with chronic pancreatitis.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
MUFFIN, an Obese Cat
Get to know Muffin, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult cat

Practice Scenario, Puppy
JAX, a Small Breed Puppy
Say hello to Jax, an energetic, small breed puppy.

Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Unaware of the Problem
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is unaware her dog Benny is obese.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Fiber-Responsive Colitis and Large Bowel Diarrhea in Dogs
Addition of dietary fiber is key to managing dogs with fiber-responsive colitis and chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea.
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

Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
How to Discuss Vegan Diets With a Cat Owner
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play the delicate conversation between a veterinarian and a client who wishes to feed her cat a vegan diet.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment, Nutrition Conversation Tips
The Importance of Ideal Body Condition
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood as they role-play a discussion between a veterinarian and client on maintaining a dog in ideal body condition throughout life.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Resistant to Change
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is reluctant to feed her overweight cat, Frank, a different diet or to eliminate his treats.
1 min to 5 min