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PET NUTRITION AND DIETS

One of our primary goals as health care providers is to help owners solve the puzzling subject of proper nutrition.  Let's face it.  With today's growing pet food market, picking a proper food for your pet has become increasingly more difficult and confusing.  Educating our clients on proper nutrition and the benefits of feeding their cats and dogs a proper diet is extremetly important to our veterinarians and staff.   

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER NUTRITION

Along with proper health care, nutrition plays an important role in the care of all dogs and cats.  Progress in the field of nutrition has generated an improved understanding of canine and feline dietetics and led to the development of well-balanced veterinary diets that contribute to long-term health and aid in the prevention of chronic disease.  

Today's competitive market contains a vast array of foods, snacks, and nutritional supplements for dogs and cats.  Pet store food labels, coupled with attractive packaging, can be extremely confusing and difficult to understand, making feeding a nutritious and well balanced diet nearly impossible!  Ingredient and product safety have become a huge concern to pet owners, especially after recent pet food recalls which left many pets suffering from chronic illness and some owners grieving due to the unfortunate loss of their animal friend.

Pets must be fed a proper diet that supplies all of the essential nutrients in their correct quantities and proportions in order to maintain health throughout all stages of life.  As a result of the advances made in animal nutrition in the past three decades, obvious nutrient deficiencies are extremely rare in dogs and cats today.  Rather, malnutrition in our domestic pets results due to overfeeding and unbalanced or excessive supplementation.  This excessive use of certain ingredients and supplements leads to nutritional imbalances in diets.  These imbalances can lead to chronic urinary or organ problems, obesity, as well as food related allergies and even dental problems. 


WHY SHOULD I FEED MY CAT OR DOG A VETERINARY DIET?

Veterinary diet companies use the highest quality ingredients to prevent unwanted allergic reactions, and most use natural preservatives to help your pet live a healthier and happier life without unnecessary chemicals.  In fact, we are proud to carry the ONLY ALL NATURAL diet on the market that is Clinically Proven to be nutritionally complete for your young and adult cat and dog.   

We carry diets from the most credible and responsible veterinary companies.  These companies carry out the highest standards in safety and make available to our pets diets with the highest quality ingredients, backed by third party and clinical trials!  We have chosen companies with years and years of experience (one being Hill's Veterinary Diets, which began producing pet food in 1939 and the other being Medi-Cal/Royal Canin that opened their doors in 1967), and only those who work with renowned veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers to help provide you with the best of the best in pet nutrition. 

Their quality is evident in both healthy patients, as well as those with specific diatery needs due to illness, allergies, and other conditions.  These companies carry with them a 100%  palatibility and satisfaction guarantees.  This means, that if you or your pet are unsatisfied with a bag or can of food in any way, you are welcome to return unused portions to our hospital for a FULL refund. 

 
We are confident in these companies, as they continue to bring
with them outstanding products and customer service to
our patients and clientelle.   
 

 

THE VARIETY

Our veterinary diets are formulated to satisfy even the pickiest of patients and owners!  We carry corn free diets, vegeterian diets and diets geared to any medical condition.  We specialize in weight loss diets and dental care diets, as well as both low and high protein diets.  We match your dog or cat with its specific needs.  From kitten and puppy to senior cats and dogs, we feel confident both you and your pets will fall in love with these foods! 

The veterinarian will help chose a proper diet for your pet, based on present conditions including;

*  Overweight and underweight pets
*  Pets with minor to advanced arthritis
*  Pets with kidney, liver and heart conditions
*  Pets who have been diagnosed with dental disease
*  Breeds prone to allergies and pets who have already developed
    environmental and food allergies
*  Pets with gastrointestinal disorders.
*  Pets being treated for cancer.
*  Pets with chronic bladder conditions such as stones, crystals, cystitic, etc.
*  Diabetic pets, and those with chronic constipation 
*  and many many more.

* THE BIG MYTH *

The biggest myth surrounding veterinary food companies is that the diets are outrageously expensive.  This myth is false!  While some diets may be more expensive due to specific ingredient and sources of protein, most of our diets are actually more affordable than those at a retail store which claim to be similar in ingredients and quality to ours.  Plus, regular clients can take advantage of additional incentives and offers on their pet's food.  

LET US MAKE BUYING AND UNDERSTANDING DIETS EASY!
If you have any questions regarding specific foods your pet may be eating, or are simply wondering about some nutritional facts, feel free to contact us.  We will be more than happy to provide you with the answers you may be looking for!