Nutrition

Nutrition plays a major role in the longevity of our pet’s lives, and certain high-quality diets can help treat and cure certain disease processes. We provide detailed consultations to address obesity, weight loss, and a variety of other diet and nutritional issues.

Nutrition plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our pets. Like with humans, low quality, nutritionally poor diets, can lead to a number of health issues in animals. Conversely, diets packed with nutrients and high-quality ingredients, can help prevent and manage diseases, thereby helping to increase the longevity of our pet’s lives. Yet with so many pet food brands and a multitude of dietary choices and ingredients, it is often difficult to know which the best option is for our pets. Such confusion can mean that unwittingly we are often providing our pets with a diet that is far from optimal, and that over time can actually lead to a number of health problems. Therefore, it can be highly beneficial to seek guidance regarding your pet’s nutritional intake.

Our vets can help you to make more informed choices, taking into account your pet’s existing health condition, size, age, and checking for any allergies they may have, so that your pet is obtaining the optimal nutrition on a daily basis. We will advise you on which food brands and ingredients are most suited to your pet’s need, and work with you to formulate a diet that is balanced and complete. If your pet has weight issues such as obesity or being underweight for their age, we will be able to provide you with a full treatment schedule, with specific recommendations on the type and amount of food they should consume, alongside recommending potential dietary supplements. We can also help you to create a viable exercise program for your pet to follow, so that they can work towards reaching a healthy weight and then sustaining this long term.

Many pet owners are also interested in producing their own food for their pets. While we will generally recommend commercial pet food products, we listen to the concerns of our customers and can provide advice on home prepared diets. We can provide recipes that are grain-free, gluten-free, and that can be safely used when your pets have specific allergies which makes it more difficult to buy commercially available pet food. Please speak to our vets about your exact requirements, and we will be able to help you design a detailed and nutritionally balanced diet to meet your pet’s exact needs.

Nutrition plays a hugely important role in the health and wellbeing of our pets. Ensuring your pet obtains a well-balanced diet that is optimal for their needs will help to increase the longevity of our pet’s lives. Schedule an appointment with our expert veterinarians and we will provide you with detailed advice to ensure your pet’s dietary requirements are most optimally achieved.