Excess Body Weight
A tailored nutritional approach can help overweight or obese pets lose weight.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
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
Excess Body Weight
Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Discussing this sensitive topic starts with the health and wellbeing of the pet in mind.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
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
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Understanding the stages of change can help you identify the right solution at the right time.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
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
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Throughout a pet’s life, there are multiple events that should trigger a nutrition conversation.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
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