Nutritional Counseling: Helping Clients with Diet Choices (TECH437)

Course overview

Proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in managing health and disease in pets. As clients become more aware of the importance of nutrition in their own health, they will expect this same higher standard of nutritional care for their pets. The veterinary healthcare team should be the preferred expert source of the best nutritional information for pets. The healthcare team should be educated and proactive when discussing nutrition with clients. There are differences amongst manufacturers, products, and life stages, and team members should not be afraid to ask or answer the questions. Veterinary teams that understand and promote clinical nutrition and demonstrate in-clinic behaviors consistent with this conviction will benefit their patients, their clients, and their practices. Proper nutritional management is one of the most important factors in maximizing health, performance, and longevity in addition to managing disease conditions. This presentation will allow the team to present a researched and educated nutritional recommendation to clients.