NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
Practice Scenario, Senior Cat
GENERAL, a Senior Cat
Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.
Adult Cat, Practice Scenario
JEMMA, an Overweight Cat
Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
MOLLY, an Obese Dog
Meet Molly, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult, large-breed dog.
Practice Scenario
AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis
Meet Autumn, an anorexic adult cat
Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.
Practice Scenario
ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Annie, a young adult, small-breed dog with pruritus and chronic diarrhea.
Practice Scenario
TIGGER, a Senior Cat With PU/PD
Get to know Tigger, a senior cat with polyuria, polydipsia and periuria.
Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Dog
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a conversation showing a veterinarian helping a client navigate the wide variety of dog food choices available to find the best option for her new pet.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Discussing Non-Traditional Pet Food Diets: Owner is Resistant to Change
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill as they portray the conversation between a veterinarian and a client who is resistant to changing her dog’s raw food diet.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
BENNY, Canine Heart Disease
Say hello to Benny, an adult, small-breed dog.
Practice Scenario
SPARKS, a Cat With Suspected Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Sparks, a young, adult cat with pruritus.