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What you feed your dog or cat is one of the most influential decisions in their long-term health. Our nutrition counselling in North Surrey takes the guesswork out of food choices, portioning, and life-stage transitions. We talk through realistic options for your household, recommend therapeutic diets where they're indicated, and review progress at follow-up visits. Counselling is included as part of wellness visits and can be booked as a focused appointment for more complex cases. Call (604) 359-6464 to book.
Nutritional needs change across the life stages. Puppies and kittens need higher protein and energy density to support growth; adult dogs and cats need balance and appropriate calorie levels for activity; seniors often benefit from joint support and adjusted nutrient profiles. We discuss the right food for your pet's current stage at every wellness visit. First-year nutrition focuses on growth-appropriate food, transitioning from milk replacer to solid food, and timing the move to an adult formula based on size and breed. Large-breed puppies in particular benefit from a growth food designed for slower, steadier development. We pair nutrition guidance with the puppy and kitten wellness visits. Senior pets often need a different calorie balance, joint support, and consideration of any chronic conditions that affect food choice. Bloodwork findings, weight trend, and mobility all inform the recommendation. Counselling for seniors is often paired with a check on kidney values, thyroid function, and body condition.
A therapeutic diet is a veterinary-formulated food used for a defined health concern: kidney disease, urinary stones, food sensitivities, gastrointestinal disease, weight management, joint care, dental support, and others. Therapeutic diets are recommended after a focused exam and any relevant diagnostics. We review progress at follow-up visits and adjust the plan as your dog or cat responds.
Weight is one of the most influential factors in long-term health for dogs and cats. Even modest weight loss improves mobility, breathing, and quality of life for overweight pets. Counselling covers realistic calorie targets, portion measurement, treat strategy, and exercise. Monthly weigh-ins between full visits help families stay on track without a full exam each time.
Recurrent ear infections, itchy skin, soft stool, and chronic GI signs in dogs and cats can point to food sensitivity. Working out the cause involves a careful history, exam, and often a strict elimination diet using a single novel protein or hydrolysed therapeutic formula. We walk you through the steps and follow up to confirm the change is working.
Stable, well-tolerated food usually doesn't need to change. Transitions are most common at life stages (puppy to adult, adult to senior) or when a health concern indicates a therapeutic diet. We walk through the transition plan with you.
We recommend categories of food based on nutritional standards rather than picking a single brand. For therapeutic needs, the food category is more specific, and we'll discuss appropriate options with you in plain language.
A therapeutic diet is a veterinary-formulated food used for a defined health concern such as kidney disease, urinary stones, food sensitivity, or weight loss. It's recommended after a focused exam and reviewed at follow-up visits.
Yes. With a realistic calorie target, consistent portioning, and regular weigh-ins, most dogs and cats lose weight steadily. Even modest loss improves mobility, breathing, and quality of life. We build the plan together and adjust as we go.
Book a nutrition counselling visit for your dog or cat at Ridgeview Animal Hospital in Fraser Heights. Call (604) 359-6464 or book online. We'll review your current feeding, weigh and assess body condition, and send a written plan home.
