NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
How to Discuss Vegan Diets With a Cat Owner
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play the delicate conversation between a veterinarian and a client who wishes to feed her cat a vegan diet.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment, Nutrition Conversation Tips
The Importance of Ideal Body Condition
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood as they role-play a discussion between a veterinarian and client on maintaining a dog in ideal body condition throughout life.
1 min to 5 min
Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips
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
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
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
Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Unaware of the Problem
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is unaware her dog Benny is obese.
1 min to 5 min
Ingredients in Pet Food, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients With Concerns About Ingredients
Addressing client concerns about ingredients starts with asking the right questions.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss
Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.
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.
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
DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea