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NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS

Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.

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MOLLY, an Obese Dog

Adult Dog, Practice Scenario

MOLLY, an Obese Dog

Meet Molly, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult, large-breed dog.

AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis

Practice Scenario

AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis

Meet Autumn, an anorexic adult cat

DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy

Practice Scenario

DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy

Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea

ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction

Practice Scenario

ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction

Get to know Annie, a young adult, small-breed dog with pruritus and chronic diarrhea.

HERMAN, a Young Adult Dog With Orthopedic Issues

Practice Scenario

HERMAN, a Young Adult Dog With Orthopedic Issues

Meet Herman, a young adult, large-breed dog with occasional hindlimb lameness and reluctance to play.

GENERAL, a Senior Cat

Practice Scenario, Senior Cat

GENERAL, a Senior Cat

Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.

SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat

Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario

SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat

Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.

TIGGER, a Senior Cat With PU/PD

Practice Scenario

TIGGER, a Senior Cat With PU/PD

Get to know Tigger, a senior cat with polyuria, polydipsia and periuria.

JEMMA, an Overweight Cat

Adult Cat, Practice Scenario

JEMMA, an Overweight Cat

Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.

Determining a Client’s Nutritional "Readiness to Change"

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

Determining a Client’s Nutritional "Readiness to Change"

Understanding the stages of change can help you identify the right solution at the right time.

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1 min to 5 min

Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations Webinar

Nutrition Conversation Tips

Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations Webinar

To help you have nutrition conversations that build client trust, the Purina Institute invites you to watch this free webinar.

WATCH WEBINAR

20+ minutes

How Can the Veterinary Team Address Nutrition Misinformation?

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

How Can the Veterinary Team Address Nutrition Misinformation?

Addressing misinformation starts with identifying objective, reliable information.

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1 min to 5 min