UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD
UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD
Practical information about commercial pet foods and what goes into them.
Supplements for Pets: A Guide for Veterinarians
Pet owners are increasingly interested in providing supplements to their pets, whether to support overall health and wellness or to provide more personalized nutrition by targeting a specific body system, e.g., joint or digestive system health. Since all supplements are not the same, the use and choice of supplement(s) for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Brush up on your knowledge of supplements for pets with this video, in which Dr. Mike Lappin discusses:
- What supplements are
- Their indications for use
- What factors to consider before recommending a supplement to a pet owner
- The importance of having proactive discussions about supplements with pet owners
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Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
Screening Diet History Form
This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.