Veterinary nutritional assessment: the importance of an interprofessional approach

Autor: Rachel H Lumbis, Minna Rinkinen
Rok vydání: 2022
Zdroj: The Veterinary Nurse. 13:214-219
ISSN: 2052-2959
2044-0065
DOI: 10.12968/vetn.2022.13.5.214
Popis: Few pet topics provoke more debate and discussion than pet nutrition. The veterinary healthcare team have a central role as the expert source of information for optimal pet nutrition, with each member capable of playing an important part in providing optimal nutritional support and recommendations. This article provides an important reminder of nutritional assessment and specific dietary recommendations as the fifth vital assessment and an essential part of patient care for every pet at every visit. It also presents the non-branded support materials and practical aids available in the WSAVA Global Nutrition Toolkit. Using a patient scenario, consideration is given to how nutritional care and support can be enhanced through interprofessional practice.
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