Nutritional Counseling Services for Dogs and Cats

Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your pet’s overall health, energy, and longevity. At ABC Animal Hospital in the East Village, we provide personalized nutritional counseling to help you choose the right diet for your dog or cat based on age, breed, lifestyle, weight, and medical needs. Whether your pet requires general diet guidance or has a condition that needs a specialized plan, our team is here to help.

Why Nutritional Counseling Matters

Nutrition impacts every part of your pet’s health, from digestion and skin condition to weight management and disease prevention. The right diet can support healthy growth, maintain ideal body condition, reduce allergy symptoms, improve mobility, and help manage chronic medical conditions.

Personalized Diet Recommendations

We work with you to evaluate your pet’s:

  • Age and life stage

  • Activity level

  • Body condition and weight

  • Food sensitivities or allergies

  • Digestive health

  • Breed-specific needs

  • Existing medical conditions

Based on this assessment, we recommend diets that best support your pet’s overall health and daily well-being.

Weight Management Support

Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for your pet’s long-term wellness. We provide weight assessments, calorie guidelines, feeding plans, and progress monitoring to help your dog or cat reach and maintain an ideal body condition.

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Therapeutic and Prescription Diets

Certain health conditions require specialized diets to support treatment and manage symptoms. We offer nutritional guidance for pets with:

  • Kidney disease

  • Diabetes

  • Allergies

  • Digestive issues

  • Heart disease

  • Urinary tract conditions

  • Obesity

  • Pancreatitis

These tailored diets help stabilize your pet’s health and enhance their quality of life.

Puppy and Kitten Nutrition

Growing pets have unique nutritional needs. We guide you on choosing the right food for development, proper feeding amounts, and how to transition diets as your puppy or kitten matures.

Senior Pet Nutrition

As pets age, their dietary requirements change. We provide recommendations to support mobility, weight maintenance, digestion, and overall vitality in senior dogs and cats.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Nutrition

  • A proper diet should support healthy digestion, stable weight, good energy levels, and a shiny coat. We assess your pet’s overall health to ensure their food matches their needs.

  • Pets with certain medical conditions may benefit from therapeutic diets. Our veterinarians can determine whether a prescription formula is necessary.

  • Feeding amounts vary by pet. We create tailored feeding guidelines based on your pet’s calorie needs, age, and activity level.

  • Not always. Grain-free diets are appropriate in specific cases but are not automatically healthier. We help you choose a safe, balanced diet.

  • Homemade diets must be balanced carefully to avoid nutrient deficiencies. We can guide you on how to do this safely or recommend alternative options.

Schedule a Nutritional Counseling Appointment

A healthy diet is one of the most important contributors to your pet’s well-being.

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