NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How Can the Veterinary Health Care Team Address Nutrition Questions
Every member of the clinic staff can promote good information about nutrition.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation
Identifying the four key components of an effective dietary recommendation.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding a Breeder’s Diet Recommendation
Discussing nutrition with clients who have received a breeder’s dietary recommendation.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Grain-Free Diets
Exploring a variety of ways to address client concerns about grains in pet foods.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Raw Food Diets
Exploring different ways to discuss a potentially sensitive issue with clients.
1 min to 5 min
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
Practice Scenario
DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss
Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
CHAMP, an Athletic Dog
Meet Champ, a travelling, occasionally stressed canine athlete.
Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.
Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
ZIVA, a Healthy Aging Dog
Get to know Ziva, an 8-year-old, spayed-female Golden Retriever.