Pet Nutritional Counseling in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Puppies and kittens need suitable nutrients and calories in order to them grow. There is not a one-sized fits all approach when it comes to nutrition. Different breeds need different nutrients to grow. Sign-up for a nutrition consult today and we can help you find the right food that fits your pet's needs.

Stage show and working dogs have special dietary needs. Generally, working dogs are larger breeds such as an Akita, a Mastiff, or a Newfoundland that are specifically bred to perform tasks like sledding or herding. Depending on the amount of work, working dogs may require 1.5 to 2.5 times the volume of food as a sedentary pet.

Large breeds such as Mastiffs and Great Danes have unique nutritional requirements. Large dog breeds necessitate well-defined amounts of essential nutrients to fulfill their growth requirements. Large breed puppies need a food produced to ensure proper bone and muscle development and the right amount of energy so they can develop to their optimal growth potential without developmental concerns.

Did you know a cat's diet can help improve a variety of issues including allergies, hyperparathyroidism, and food intolerances? Not matter if you cat is dealing with a weight problem our requires a unique diet to maintain their overall wellness, our staff will counsel you on the nutritional options we have available.

When a cherished pet gets older, their eating habits and dietary requirements change too. As a general guideline, animals are regarded as elderly when they've arrived at one-half of their expectation of life. If a senior animals' exercise and metabolic levels decline, it may be time to decrease their caloric consumption to help prevent obesity as the extra weight is just as unhealthy for animals as it is for people.