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Lisa Freeman, Iveta Becvarova, Nick Cave

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|May 28, 2013

Summary

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Veterinarians should assess pet nutrition at every visit, establishing a 5th Vital Assessment (5VA) to ensure optimal health and quality of life for dogs and cats.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Nutrition
Preventive Care

Background:

Optimal animal health relies on meeting nutritional needs.
Nutritional assessment is crucial for disease management and enhancing quality of life.
Current veterinary practice includes vital assessments like temperature, pulse, respiration, and pain.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish nutritional assessment as a standard component of veterinary care.
To introduce the concept of the 5th Vital Assessment (5VA).
To provide guidelines for nutritional assessment and recommendations for all canine and feline patients.

Main Methods:

The study proposes integrating a comprehensive nutritional assessment into routine veterinary examinations.
It advocates for specific nutritional recommendations tailored to each patient.
This assessment is to be performed at every patient visit.

Main Results:

The proposed nutritional assessment will be termed the 5th Vital Assessment (5VA).
This initiative aims to standardize and elevate the importance of nutrition in veterinary practice.
Implementation will ensure consistent attention to animal dietary requirements.

Conclusions:

Nutritional assessment should be considered the 5th Vital Assessment in veterinary medicine.
Regular nutritional evaluation is essential for maintaining health and well-being in pets.
The 5VA framework will improve the standard of care for dogs and cats.