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How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?

Separating the science from the "sell" when evaluating nutrition information.

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1 min to 5 min

How Can the Veterinary Health Care Team Address Nutrition Questions

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.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Make a Dietary Recommendation

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

How to Make a Dietary Recommendation

Identifying the four key components of an effective dietary recommendation.

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1 min to 5 min

Switching Pet Foods - Cats

Changing Diets

Switching Pet Foods - Cats

Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.

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1 min to 5 min

Homemade Pet Foods

Feeding Philosophies

Homemade Pet Foods

Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.

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6 min to 10 min

Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets

Feeding Philosophies

Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets

Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.

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1 min to 5 min

Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Feeding Philosophies

Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?​

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11 min to 15 min

Halitosis in Dogs and Cats

Dental/Oral Health Disorders

Halitosis in Dogs and Cats

Nutrition can play a role in the management of halitosis in pets.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition and the Immune System

Immunity

Nutrition and the Immune System

Good nutrition is essential to ensure a strong immune system throughout the life of cats and dogs. Age, disease or stress can all affect the immune system. Diet plays an important role to optimize immune function and ultimately strengthen the natural defense and immune response.

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6 min to 10 min

Use Muscle Condition Scoring to Detect Muscle Loss in Patients

Muscle Condition Assessment

Use Muscle Condition Scoring to Detect Muscle Loss in Patients

Muscle condition scoring is a hands-on method for evaluating lean body mass that can be used as part of nutritional assessments.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Screening Evaluation

Nutritional Assessment

Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Screening Evaluation

Assessing a patient’s nutritional status is a recurring process that entails more than taking a diet history.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Extended Evaluation

Nutritional Assessment

Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Extended Evaluation

An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.

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1 min to 5 min