NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Nutrition Conversation Tips
NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Feeding Philosophies
Engaging Clients Regarding Raw Food Diets
Conversations about sensitive nutrition topics can be difficult. An example is raw food diets. Veterinary health care providers are aware of the various risks associated with these diets. So, how should these conversations begin?
- Your client is considering a raw food diet. What’s the best way to discuss?
Related Tools and Content:
Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Screening Evaluation
Assessing a patient’s nutritional status is a recurring process that entails more than taking a diet history.
Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Extended Evaluation
An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.
Nutrition-Related Risk Factors
Pets should be evaluated for the presence of nutrition-related risk factors as part of a screening nutritional assessment.
Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets
Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.
To Share With Pet Owner:
Screening Diet History Form
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 Food Diets
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.
Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?
Homemade Pet Foods
Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.