NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
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
DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea
Practice Scenario
HERMAN, a Young Adult Dog With Orthopedic Issues
Meet Herman, a young adult, large-breed dog with occasional hindlimb lameness and reluctance to play.
Adult Cat, Practice Scenario
JEMMA, an Overweight Cat
Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.
Practice Scenario
ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Annie, a young adult, small-breed dog with pruritus and chronic diarrhea.
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, Senior Cat
GENERAL, a Senior Cat
Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.
Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.
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