If your dog or cat is healthy, you may have chosen a pet food based simply on whether or not your pet will eat it. Cost may also play a factor in your decision. Not all pet foods are equal and feeding the right amount is not as simple as following the directions on the package (they’re just guidelines). Choosing an appropriate diet can set your pet on a path of lifelong good nutrition and help prevent many problems such as: allergies, nutritional deficiencies, skin and coat disorders, and obesity.

Our veterinarians can help you make informed decisions about your pet’s diet. We can counsel you on which foods will be appropriate based on your pet’s needs and your financial considerations, how much to feed, and even how to interpret over the counter pet food labels. We can create a nutrition plan for your pet, and can also work with you to help reduce overweight pets down to a healthy weight. We have a free nutritional counseling program – called SLIMFIT – that will help your pet reach his or her ideal weight.