Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management
Nutrition provides the foundation for your pet’s health. Poor nutrition can lead to poor health, and proper nutrition can help support good health. When it comes to managing your pet’s diet, it can be challenging to navigate the countless pet food choices and your pet’s ever-changing dietary needs.
At Bonner Springs Animal Care Center, we provide nutritional counseling and weight management services designed to help your pet achieve optimal wellness through proper nutrition.
Nutritional Counseling
Nutrition is important for every pet, and we can help you select the right food, treats, and portions to meet your dog’s or cat’s unique needs, including:
- Age-Based Nutrition - Your pet's dietary needs will change throughout their life, and we can help you provide the proper nutrients and calories to your pet from puppy or kittenhood through their golden years.
- Prescription Diets - There are a variety of prescription pet foods available that are specifically formulated to help address several health problems in pets such as diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, joint health problems, and obesity.
- Allergy-Safe Diets - Food allergies are one of the most common types of allergies in pets, and we have a variety of options that can help your pet get the nutrition they need while avoiding the unpleasant symptoms of food allergies.
- Nutritional Supplements - Several health concerns can also be addressed with nutritional supplements, and our veterinarian can talk with you about adding a supplement to your pet's diet to promote better health.
Weight Management
It can be easy to overfeed a dog or cat, especially as their dietary needs change throughout life. While a growing puppy or kitten might benefit from several meals a day, senior pets have slower metabolisms and are often more sedentary. As a result, they don’t need as many calories. Other factors can also lead to weight problems such as exercise, thyroid issues, and other health concerns.
Unfortunately, a few extra pounds on a dog or a cat can have a detrimental effect on their health, causing systemic health problems like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, cancer, and organ failure. For this reason, it’s essential to keep your pet at a healthy weight throughout their life by providing them with perfectly balanced proportions.
We weigh pets at every checkup, and if yours has been gaining weight, we might talk with you about setting them up on a special weight loss plan that includes exercise and diet.
To learn more about weight management and nutritional counseling, we welcome you to contact Bonner Springs Animal Care Center today.
