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
Pet Food Labels
Understanding the information on a pet food label can help when comparing and choosing pet foods.
1 min to 5 min
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
Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels
Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.
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
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