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Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Nutrition Conversation Tips and Tricks
Successful nutrition conversations start with an agenda everyone agrees upon.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Milestones That Should Spark a Nutrition Conversation
Throughout a pet’s life, there are multiple events that should trigger a nutrition conversation.
1 min to 5 min
Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Pet Obesity
Discussing this sensitive topic starts with the health and wellbeing of the pet in mind.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Annie, a young adult, small-breed dog with pruritus and chronic diarrhea.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
MOLLY, an Obese Dog
Meet Molly, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult, large-breed dog.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
ZIVA, a Healthy Aging Dog
Get to know Ziva, an 8-year-old, spayed-female Golden Retriever.
Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.
Practice Scenario
AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis
Meet Autumn, an anorexic adult cat
Ingredients in Pet Food, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients With Concerns About By-Products
How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad?
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Start a Nutrition Conversation With a Client
During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information
Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
The Value of Nutrition Conversations
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min