Nutrition Counselling

It’s important your pet has a good range of nutrient rich foods to meet all their health needs. Nutrition counselling helps us provide you with sound advice and resources to provide your pet with the best food to support their dietary needs. Navigating the pet food aisle can be difficult but we’re here to help you make the best possible choices for your pet.

My pet is healthy. Why do they need nutrition counselling?

Nutrition counselling helps by putting together guidance about the best types of food to support their health. Depending on your pet’s breed, underlying health issues, age, weight and other factors, we might recommend special food. Our veterinary team can craft a diet that’s unique to your pet’s individual needs and is rich in the nutrients they need the most. Our clinic has a retail store with high quality and exclusive pet food that will make it easier to purchase some of the foods we recommend. Call us to schedule an appointment for your pet’s nutrition counselling at 403-337-3221.

How do I know which foods are good for my pet?

The market is filled with pet food commercials and packaging that try to convince us about the best food for our pet. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the types of ingredients that should be higher on your pet food’s nutrition label. Ingredients like meat, grains, fruits and vegetables should be higher because they are the highest contents.

What types of food should my pet avoid?

Depending on your pet’s specific dietary needs, there might be specific food they need to stay away from. Generally, some foods your pet should avoid are:

• Chocolate
• Grapes
• Coffee
• Macadamia nuts
• Raisins
• Avocados
• Garlic