

Resources

Dermatological Disorders
Food Allergies & Food Intolerances in Pets
The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?
6 min to 10 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Why the Veterinary Team Is the Best Source for Nutrition Information
Encouraging clients to turn to the veterinary team for their pet’s specific nutrition needs.
1 min to 5 min

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

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Address a Client’s Nutrition Misperceptions
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood discuss how they guide clients from inaccurate to credible information about pet nutrition.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Volume 2: Tips for Successful Management of Gastrointestinal Disease
Discover different dietary options for management of acute gastroenteritis, chronic enteropathy, and feline pancreatitis.
16 min to 20 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
By-Products
By-products are a safe and nutritious ingredient, but pet owners may perceive that pet foods containing by-products are low-quality.
6 min to 10 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Postbiotics in pet foods
Postbiotics are an example of a dietary intervention that may improve microbiome, gastrointestinal, and host health.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Cat
Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play a discussion between a veterinarian and pet owner about what and how to feed a senior cat.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders, Nutrition Conversation Tips
How to Address a Client’s Misperceptions About Food Allergies
Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a conversation in which a veterinarian addresses a client’s concern that her dog has a food allergy.
1 min to 5 min

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