This rotation provides students with an understanding of the role of nutrients in health and disease and the importance of nutrition in clinical practice. Students perform nutritional assessments, develop nutrition support plans, determine nutritional adequacy of commercial and homemade diets, implement preventive and curative dietary strategies for nutrition-sensitive disorders and monitor progression of therapy, develop client communication strategies regarding nutrition, and assist clients in selecting appropriate diets for their pets. Fourth year standing in the DVM program One week in duration. 16-08-2021-29-11-2021