Dietary & Nutritional Counseling

At Veterinaire Pet Care, we provide professional pet nutrition counseling to help your cat or dog achieve optimal health through proper diet. The right nutritional approach can significantly enhance your pet’s wellbeing and extend their lifespan, making nutrition a cornerstone of preventative veterinary care.

The Impact of Proper Pet Nutrition

A well-balanced nutritional program can reduce or eliminate many common health issues, including:

  • Pet allergies and food sensitivities
  • Itching, scratching, and skin problems
  • Dull coat and excessive shedding
  • Arthritis and inflammatory conditions
  • Joint and hip problems
  • Dental issues and bad breath
  • Digestive disorders
  • Unhealthy weight gain or loss

Our veterinarians offer comprehensive pet nutrition counseling to guide you in selecting foods and dietary plans that best suit your pet’s specific needs based on their age, breed, health status, and lifestyle.

Personalized Nutritional Recommendations

The pet food marketplace can be overwhelming with countless options: wet food, dry food, prescription diets, natural food, gourmet food, weight management formulas, and age-specific nutrition for puppies, kittens, and senior pets. Our expert pet nutrition counseling helps you navigate these choices with confidence.

We consider all aspects of your pet’s health when making dietary recommendations, including:

  • Age and life stage requirements
  • Activity level and metabolism
  • Existing medical conditions
  • Food allergies or sensitivities
  • Weight management needs
  • Dental health considerations

Nutritional Supplements

Good nutrition sometimes requires supplementation. We can recommend high-quality nutritional supplements to:

  • Support joint health and manage arthritis
  • Improve skin and coat condition
  • Enhance digestive function
  • Boost immune system performance
  • Address specific health concerns

Raw and Home-Prepared Diet Guidance

For pet owners interested in alternatives to commercial pet foods, we provide guidance on raw and home-prepared diets. From an evolutionary perspective, these diets can benefit both dogs and cats, who may thrive on properly balanced servings of muscle and organ meats, bones, eggs, vegetables, and fruits.

Our pet nutrition counseling includes:

  • Safety protocols for raw feeding
  • Balanced nutrient profiles
  • Appropriate caloric intake
  • Food preparation guidelines
  • Transition strategies from commercial to raw diets

While raw diets can be effective for treating various conditions including skin problems and supporting overall health, they require careful planning to ensure nutritional completeness and safety. Our veterinarians will help you determine if this approach is appropriate for your pet and provide ongoing support.

Schedule Your Pet Nutrition Consultation

Contact Veterinaire Pet Care today at (201) 839-6939 to schedule a pet nutrition counseling appointment. Together, we’ll develop a dietary plan that supports your pet’s optimal health and wellbeing.