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Nutritional Counseling

Nutrition Counselling

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Diet plays a critical role in your pet’s overall health. With all the different sources of information out there, all saying different things, it can be difficult to know what to do. The other challenge is that reading the labels doesn’t give you all the information that you need. It doesn’t tell you what percentage of the protein is digestible, or if there are contamination from other protein sources, or whether or not the food is made in Canada.

At Minden Animal Hospital, our goal is for you to have a healthy pet that lives a long life. We truly believe that an excellent diet plays a crucial role in keeping your pet healthy and preventing many issues that could bring your pet to the vet; including dry skin, obesity (leading to diabetes or arthritis), pancreatitis, bladder stones and dental disease to name a few.  

If you have questions about what diet is best for your pet, how much you should be feeding them, please book an appointment with one of our registered veterinary technician’s today. We will work with you to figure out a feeding guide, and will do our best to include your pets’ favorite treat in there as well! Visit us today!

Giant Breeds

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Giant breeds such as Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, and giant schnauzers have unique dietary requirements. Very few commercial puppy foods offer the ideal mix of calcium, energy, and protein levels that these breeds need. We can provide you with feeding recommendations that will encourage your dog’s maximum growth potential without causing developmental problems. For added convenience, we also stock veterinary-approved diets for giant breeds.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns regarding your dog’s nutrition or if you would simply like to discuss this topic with us.

Puppies/Kittens

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It’s easy to get confused or overwhelmed by all the pet foods on the market. We can help you weed through the choices and find a puppy or kitten food that will meet your growing pet’s specific nutritional needs. We even carry many nutritionally balanced, veterinary-approved brands in our clinic.

Feel free to ask us for a food recommendation or to contact us with any nutrition questions or concerns you might have. We’re happy to help!