Nutrition and Dietary Counseling

 “Let food be thy first medicine." 
​ -----  Hippocrates


How can your veterinary team determine the best diet to feed your pet?
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We all know our pets differ greatly, the same goes for their nutritional needs! Your veterinary team will gather specific information about your pet, and with this information will make a nutritional assessment. Information including medical history, physical exam findings, medications and supplements and diagnostic testing all need to be considered when making a individual diet recommendation.   

Life Stage Nutrition

Why is nutrition important?

Proper nutrition, along with regular annual physical exams, is one of the easiest ways to help your pet live his or her happiest, healthiest life to the fullest.

A high quality, well balanced diet can extend your pets life and help prevent many health issues, such as:
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▪ Dry skin
▪ Hip & joint disease
▪ Urinary bladder stones
▪ Bad Breath / dental disease
▪ Vomiting
▪ ​Constipation

Nutrition can help
​treat disease!

The correct diet can aid in the treatment and maintenance of specific diseases,  such as:
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​▪ Liver Disease
▪ Renal Disease
▪ Dental Disease
▪ Urinary Tract Disease - Crystals &     Stones
▪ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
▪ Heart Disease
▪ Obesity
▪​ Pancreatitis

Weight Management 

▪Do not feed table scraps
▪Measure the amount of food you give your pet
▪Limit treats to 10% or less of their daily caloric intake 
​▪​Engage in plenty of exercise ​

 Useful resources for pet parents!