NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Nutritional Assessment
NUTRITION CONVERSATIONS
Tips and tools for effective nutrition conversations with case scenario examples.
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Fitting Nutrition Conversations Into Short Appointment Times
All staff members can play a role in reinforcing the importance of pet nutrition during short appointments. When everyone is aligned on this shared goal, the veterinary care team can have nutrition conversations without changing the workflow currently in place.
- What are the benefits of having nutrition conversations with clients?
- Nutrition assessments before and during the appointment
- What are the key roles each staff member can play during these short appointments?
Related Tools and Content:
Components of Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.
Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
The Purina Body Condition System
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Cat
Assess a cat's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.
How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Dog
Assess a dog's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.
To Share With Pet Owner:
Screening Diet History Form
This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.
Evaluating Your Cat’s Body Condition
Assess your cat's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.
Feline Body Condition System Sheet
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.
Evaluating Your Dog’s Body Condition
Assess your dog's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.
Canine Body Condition System Sheet
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.