NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
NUTRITIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Resources
Practice Scenario
BENNY, Canine Heart Disease
Say hello to Benny, an adult, small-breed dog.
Practice Scenario
SPARKS, a Cat With Suspected Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Sparks, a young, adult cat with pruritus.
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
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
Practice Scenario
MUFFIN, an Obese Cat
Get to know Muffin, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult cat
Practice Scenario, Puppy
TEDDY, a Giant Breed Puppy
Say hello to Teddy, a 4-month-old, male, Great Dane puppy.
Practice Scenario, Puppy
JAX, a Small Breed Puppy
Say hello to Jax, an energetic, small breed puppy.
Kitten, Practice Scenario
KITTY, an Already-Spayed Kitten
Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.