

Resources
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Volume 8: Communication in Veterinary Medicine
Uncover tips and tricks for successful nutritional conversations from leading experts in communication and nutrition.
16 min to 20 min
Choosing a Pet Food
How do I choose a healthy food for my cat?
What pet owners should consider when choosing a food for their cat.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
Feeding for Success: Tips for Successful Weight Management
Share these tips with pet owners to help keep them engaged and motivated during their pet's weight loss program.
1 min to 5 min
Kitten, Puppy
Feeding to Support Ideal Body Condition: Nutrition After Spay or Neuter
Share this handout with pet owners to help explain that nutritional needs may change after their pet is spayed or neutered.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Choosing Quality: Feeding Your Pet a Supplement
Share this handout with pet owners so they understand the importance of obtaining your recommendation on which supplement(s) to give their pet.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders
Food Trials in Dogs: Updates and Communication Tips
Client education, communication, and follow-up are essential components of a successful diet elimination trial. Galia Sheinberg, MVZ, ESP, DLACVD, answers common questions about this important diagnostic tool.
1 min to 5 min
Pet Food Manufacturing
Volume 9: Pet Food Manufacturing
Find out more about the benefits of wet and dry pet food and how a manufacturer can evaluate quality, palatability, and digestibility.
16 min to 20 min

Client Communication, Nutritional Assessment
Addressing Communication Challenges With Clients
Learn why effective communication about pet nutrition is essential for improving pet health outcomes, building client trust, and fostering collaboration between pet owners and veterinary health care teams.
1 min to 5 min

Client Communication
Communication Skills for Owner Adherence
Learn how agenda setting, a specific communication strategy, can improve client satisfaction, their adherence to veterinary recommendations, and appointment efficiency.
1 min to 5 min

Abnormal Body Condition, Excess Body Weight
Communicating With Pet Owners About Canine and Feline Obesity
Positive, productive client conversations about pet obesity are possible through the use of communication strategies focused on health-related outcomes, quality of life, and the importance of the human-animal bond.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
A Comprehensive Approach to NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY
Metabolic dysfunction in the brain is both a cause and a consequence of epileptic seizures. Learn how diet, as part of a comprehensive approach to managing epilepsy, may reduce seizure frequency and improve a dog’s quality of life.
20+ minutes

Feeding Management, Nutritional Assessment
Appetite Management in Hospitalized Dogs and Cats
Hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition, whether they are experiencing an acute or chronic condition. Recognition and treatment of malnutrition should be prioritized in hospitalized dogs and cats to improve health outcomes.
1 min to 5 min