Smart Animal Nutrition

Existing home-prepared diets will be analyzed to assure that they meet nutrition requirements of AAFCO and the NRC for dogs and cats. Combinations of home-cooked and commercial diets can be analyzed. Suggestions to improve or balance a diet will be provided if the diet is inadequate. Follow-up is included to assure that the plan we devise is working for you and your pet.

An overweight or obese dog has a much greater chance of contracting diabetes and other diseases. A healthy, fit animal will live a longer and happier life. Weight loss programs can be formulated. You can tell me your goals and concerns, and I can tell you about methods you can use.

Diseases are often the result of poor nutrition and environment. A lethargic or sickly pet can even be “cured” by simply ensuring that their diet is providing sufficient nutrients. Other, more complex diseases like cancer or osteoperosis can be helped, but not necessarily cured, by a specialized diet. Some pets, especially when ill, will not eat their normal diets. In some cases an appropriate commercial diet is not available for your pet’s medical condition. I will work with you and your veterinarian to formulate the best diet to help your pet’s situation.