Nutritional Counseling

​          Proper nutrition is an important component of your pet’s wellness regime. Your veterinarian will help you make healthful adjustments to your pet’s diet based on his or her age, weight, activity level, and the existence of any special medical conditions. Our veterinarians can evaluate your pet’s current diet and help you select a balanced diet that will meet your pet’s specific needs. Our veterinarians will also discuss with you how to prevent certain diseases through a balanced diet. 

          Observing your pet’s eating habits, fluctuations in weight, and changes in appearance are critical to the early detection of medical conditions. Any significant changes should be reported to your veterinarian.
 
          We have a large variety of prescription and non-prescription foods that we can also special order if we do not carry your pet's brand. You can also order food via our online store and have it delivered straight to your door! Our hospital carries canine and feline foods from Royal Canine and Purina Veterinary Diets. Additionally, we carry products for:

•  Dental care
• Food allergy
• Joint
• Skin, hair and coat 

 
Our veterinarians offer guidance in the following areas of nutrition:

• Life stage—Our veterinarians can help you provide the nutrition your pet needs for every stage of his or her life, from a 6-week-old Labrador Retriever to a middle-aged Siamese cat. We want your pet to live a long and happy life, and nutrition is an important factor. 

• Special needs diets—We carry many diets that aid in the management of diseases and afflictions, including urinary tract disease, joint disease, gastrointestinal disease, dental disease, liver disease, sensitive stomach, and allergies.
• Weight management—Maintaining a lean body weight has been proven to help your pet live a longer, healthier life. When pets need to lose weight, some simple factors such as measuring the food instead of allowing food to be available at all times or additional exercise is all that is needed. Dogs love to chase balls or go for walks; cats enjoy playing with toys or laser lights. For overweight or obese pets who do not lose weight with measured food or more exercise, we encourage you to consider Purina OM (Overweight Management). This diet and weight loss protocol allows your pet to lose weight and still provides the daily nutrition needed. Visit www.projectpetslimdown.com for more information.