Based on your pet's age, breed, species, and health status, their dietary needs and preferences can change significantly. Because of this, we are here to offer essential guidance and information to assist you in determining what food best fits your pet's needs.
Many pets have health problems or are in an age bracket that require specific nutritional requirements to be met in order to achieve good health. Optimizing your pet's diet can be an effective way to reverse, manage or slow many of the conditions that negatively impact the health and longevity of our cherished companions.
Our team can work with you and your pet to provide a medically supervised, veterinarian-approved nutrition plan to help your companion stay happy and healthy for years to come!
Your veterinarian will estimate your pet's current calorie intake and show you where changes can be made to maximize weight loss or target health issues. We will develop a personalized plan for your pet, and welcome you to drop in for free weight checks so you can monitor your pet's progress.
During your pet's wellness exam, we will ask about your companion's current diet and determine their specific nutritional needs based on their age, breed and lifestyle. That information will be used to develop a food plan to meet their needs and optimize health.
We may recommend using calorie-controlled prescription food, depending on whether we feel that these products provide added benefits for your pet that regular products do not.
During your pet's annual checkups, we will revisit their diet plan to determine whether changes are required. As pets age their nutritional needs change, so periodic reassessment is essential.
Our dietary counseling services can help address concerns you might have with your pet's nutrition and health. It can also help you:
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Saturday Appointments Available
We may not always have a doctor on duty on Saturdays. In these cases, we are only open from 9:00am until 12:00pm for medication pickup.