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NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS

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

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  • Dr. Sarah Abood

    Nutrition Conversation Tips and Tricks

    Successful nutrition conversations start with an agenda everyone agrees upon.

    6 min to 10 min

  • Dr. Julie Churchill

    How to Make a Dietary Recommendation

    Identifying the four key components of an effective dietary recommendation.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Dr. Julie Churchill

    How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?

    Separating the science from the "sell" when evaluating nutrition information.

    1 min to 5 min

  • creating collaborative care through nutrition conversations

    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.

    20+ minutes

  • Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Resistant to Change

    Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Resistant to Change

    Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is reluctant to feed her overweight cat, Frank, a different diet or to eliminate his treats.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Discussing Non-Traditional Pet Food Diets: Owner is Open to Suggestions

    Discussing Non-Traditional Pet Food Diets: Owner is Open to Suggestions

    Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a conversation between a veterinarian and a client who is concerned whether the homemade diet she is feeding her cat is nutritionally adequate.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Discussing Non-Traditional Pet Food Diets: Owner is Resistant to Change

    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

  • mixed breed kitten

    KITTY, an Already-Spayed Kitten

    Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.

  • How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Dog

    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