Nutrition
We take a holistic approach to your pet’s nutrition and diet. We are happy to work with pet owners to decide upon the best diet, supplements, or herbal remedies for their pets to ensure they are balanced and complete. From kibble to canned food, homemade to fresh - we know how important proper nutrition is to your pet’s overall health.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From kibble to canned, homemade diets to raw - there are a lot of diet options for our pets. A good diet is complete and balanced, not high in fat, and safe to consume with no risk of contamination. Certain medical conditions such as kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or bladder stones require more specific prescription diets to manage. CONTACT our office to discuss your pet’s diet with one of our veterinarians today.
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Feeding amounts vary based on your pet's age, weight, activity level, and health status. Feeding guidelines on pet food packaging are a starting point, but your veterinarian can help determine the ideal daily caloric intake for your individual pet.
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Signs of excess weight include difficulty feeling the ribs, loss of a visible waistline, reduced activity, and weight gain over time. Your veterinarian can assess your pet's body condition score and help create a safe weight management plan.
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Not necessarily. Most pets do not require grain-free diets unless specifically recommended by a veterinarian. In face, recent studies have correlated pets eating a grain-free diet with a rare heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Diet selection should be based on your pet's individual nutritional needs rather than marketing trends.