Kettering Animal Hospital
Diet & Nutrition
Proper diet and nutrition can help your pet fight against disease, maintain a proper weight, and promote the overall well-being of your pet.
In addition to Iams/Eukanuba maintenance diets for dogs and cats, Kettering Animal Hospital also offers a variety of prescription diets to meet the specific needs of our patients. We carry Iams Veterinary Formula and Hills Prescription Diets to aid in the treatment of kidney disease, diabetes, urinary disease, obesity, food allergies, and others. We also carry the Royal Canin Veterinary Diets and the Purina Veterinary Diet line.
For more information on the diets offered by these different manufacturers, we recommend visiting their respective websites.
Why is maintaining a healthy weight important?
Obesity is a common problem among pets, as it can be easy to overfeed a pet that knows how to beg. Being overweight is a serious problem for animals, and can cause health problems as they get older. With proper diet and exercise, all pets should be able to meet their dietary needs and be within a healthy weight range. The best way to make sure your pet’s needs are being met is to consult with us about a specific diet for your pet and their lifestyle. Our staff will help your pet battle unhealthy weight gain and counsel you on the best nutritional options available.
When is a diet change needed?
Pets should be fed a balanced wellness diet based on a number of factors, including their life stage, breed or size, activity level, and any health issues they have. Diet changes are recommended when they enter a new life stage. For example, transitioning is recommended from puppy or kitten to adult, or from adult to senior, which is usually around age seven. Diet changes may also be recommended if your pet develops any issues that could be treated with a prescription diet, such as obesity or a food allergy.
How diet & nutrition can help your pet
We will help you make the right dietary changes for your pet so that they can stay on track living their happy and healthy lives. A healthy diet and good nutrition can reduce or even eliminate the following problems:
pet allergies
itching and scratching
dull coat
arthritis
joint and hip problems
intestinal disorders
Skin and coat supplements are a great way to keep your pet looking and feeling their best. Arthritis and joint supplements can be helpful for many pets as they age.
