Diet & Nutrition in Mesa, AZ
Proper diet and nutrition are essential for your pet's health and well-being. By providing your pet with a balanced diet, you can help them fight against disease, maintain a healthy weight, and promote their overall health. Make sure to consult with your veterinarian to determine the best diet for your pet's specific needs.
Why is maintaining a healthy Diet important?
Maintaining a healthy body weight is crucial for your pet's overall physical health. Providing good nutrition can lead to a happier, safer, and longer life for your furry friend. Nutritional supplements can help fight against disease, maintain a proper weight, and promote the overall well-being of any animal.
Obesity is a common problem among pets, as it can be easy to overfeed a pet that knows how to beg. Being overweight is a serious problem for animals, and can cause health problems as they get older. With proper diet and exercise, all pets should be able to meet their dietary needs and be within a healthy weight range. The best way to make sure your pet's needs are being met is to consult with us about a specific diet for your pet and their lifestyle. Our staff will help your pet battle unhealthy weight gain and counsel you on the best nutritional options available.
Pets should be fed a balanced wellness diet based on a number of factors, including their life stage, their breed or size, activity level, and any health issues they have. Diet changes are recommended when they enter a new life stage. For example, transitioning is recommended from puppy or kitten to adult, or from adult to senior, which is usually around age seven. Diet changes may also be recommended if your pet develops any issues that could be treated with a prescription diet, such as obesity or a food allergy.
We will help you make the right dietary changes for your pet so that they can stay on track living their happy and healthy lives. A healthy diet and good nutrition can reduce or even eliminate:
- pet allergies
- itching and scratching
- dull coat
- arthritis
- joint and hip problems
- intestinal disorders
Skin and coat supplements are a great way to keep your pet looking and feeling their best. Arthritis and joint supplements can be helpful for many pets as they age.
How often to check in
We check your pet's weight and body condition at every wellness exam. Puppies and kittens need their diets adjusted as they grow, and senior pets often need changes as their energy and health needs shift. Pets on a weight-loss plan or a prescription diet usually come in every few weeks or months for a weigh-in, so we can adjust portions and keep progress on track. Bring a list of the foods and treats your pet eats, or a photo of the label, to make each visit more useful.
What happens at a nutrition visit
- We weigh your pet and score their body condition.
- We review what, how much and how often your pet eats, including treats.
- Your veterinarian checks for medical issues that affect diet, sometimes with lab work.
- You leave with a clear feeding plan and a date to recheck progress.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your pet's age, size, activity level and the food itself. The feeding guide on the bag is only a starting point. We can calculate a daily amount and adjust it at each weigh-in.
You should be able to feel your pet's ribs easily and see a waist from above. If not, your pet may be carrying extra weight. We can score their body condition at any visit.
Grain-free diets are not needed for most dogs, and some have been studied for a possible link to heart disease. Talk to your veterinarian before switching. We can help you choose a balanced diet.
Prescription diets help manage conditions such as kidney disease, urinary crystals, food allergies and digestive problems. They are usually recommended after an exam and Annual Lab Work show a specific need.
Switch gradually over about seven to ten days, mixing a little more of the new food each day. This helps avoid stomach upset. Call us if your pet vomits or has diarrhea during the change.
Prices depend on your pet's needs. Call us at 480-986-9050 for a quote.
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