

Resources
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
MOLLY, an Obese Dog
Meet Molly, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult, large-breed dog.

Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
ZIVA, a Healthy Aging Dog
Get to know Ziva, an 8-year-old, spayed-female Golden Retriever.

Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.
Practice Scenario
AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis
Meet Autumn, an anorexic adult cat

Ingredients in Pet Food, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients With Concerns About By-Products
How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad?
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Start a Nutrition Conversation With a Client
During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information
Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
The Value of Nutrition Conversations
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
When to Start Having Nutrition Conversations
Every client visit is an opportunity to discuss the importance of good pet nutrition.
1 min to 5 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Alternative Proteins in Pet Food
Alternative proteins, which are generally considered protein sources other than the traditional animal sources such as beef and chicken, are increasingly being utilized in both human and pet food. What are examples of alternative proteins, and why are they used in pet food?
6 min to 10 min
Practice Scenario
DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea

Practice Scenario, Senior Cat
GENERAL, a Senior Cat
Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.