NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Nutrition Conversation Tips
NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Feeding Philosophies
Discussing Non-Traditional Pet Food Diets: Owner is Resistant to Change
In this role-play video, a client appears committed to continuing to feed her dog a raw food diet. Watch as the veterinarian:
- Uses the owner’s readiness to change to guide her tone. Ensures the owner is open to continuing the discussion throughout.
- Explains the risks of raw diets.
- Leverages the owner’s concern by recommending credible sources of information about raw diets and gains owner’s commitment to review the information.
- Plans follow-up.
Related Tools and Content:
Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets
Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.
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?
Determining a Client’s Nutritional "Readiness to Change"
Understanding the stages of change can help you identify the right solution at the right time.
Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations Webinar
To help you have nutrition conversations that build client trust, the Purina Institute invites you to watch this free webinar.
To Share With Pet Owner:
Raw Food Diets
Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.