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NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Cat
A cat’s nutritional needs can change over time, particularly as a cat progresses through the senior years. This role-play video shows a veterinarian engaging an owner of a senior cat about appropriate diet, feeding management, and monitoring.
- Providing specific feeding instructions.
- Recommending the addition of wet food to help the senior cat maintain hydration.
- Stressing routine body condition scoring to detect unintended weight loss or gain.
- Recommending twice-yearly exams for a senior cat.
- Planning follow-up.
- Summarizing key action items before the visit ends.
To Share With Pet Owner:
Evaluating Your Cat’s Body Condition
Assess your cat's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.
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Feline Body Condition System Sheet
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.
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1 min to 5 min