The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.

This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.

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

Following the human nutrition trend, gluten-free foods are becoming increasingly popular for pets.

Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?​

Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?

Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.

Pets should be evaluated for the presence of nutrition-related risk factors as part of a screening nutritional assessment.

Assessing a patient’s nutritional status is a recurring process that entails more than taking a diet history.