Pet Nutrition
Clinton Hill Animal Clinic in Brooklyn wants pet owners to know how important pet nutrition plays in their furry friends' overall health and wellness. Our animal hospital’s veterinary staff is happy to talk about the ingredients to look for in your pets' food and how to evaluate different food options that are available commercially. We can also discuss the vitamins and supplements that can boost your animal's wellness as well as other considerations regarding your pet’s nutrition.
Why Proper Pet Nutrition is Important
If a human’s diet consisted of only fast food, then their body would have ways of indicating it’s not getting proper nutrition. Pets bodies are much the same way, but unlike humans, pets have limited food selection. They need their owner to make their nutrition choices for them, but it can be confusing to figure out which food is the best on the market. There are so many types to choose from and ingredient lists are often quite long. Without good nutrition, your pet may become overweight, not as active, and be prone to health issues as they age.
A veterinarian at our animal hospital will teach you what your pet needs to eat to create a great foundation for a healthy diet. Each pet is different, so our veterinary staff will provide information that is tailored to your animal's unique needs and their age. After all, the amount of food that a kitten needs is far different than that of a geriatric cat.
Signs of Pet Malnutrition
Your pet may have a coat that is dull, greasy, or thin in appearance. The fur may fall out and leave bald patches throughout the body, or the skin may be flaking off. Their activity level may be lower than normal or they could have less interest in the world around them. If they're not getting enough Taurine, which is an essential nutrient that cats' bodies do not produce naturally, then they could even go blind. Lastly, their weight may be far over or under where it should be.
Schedule an Appointment to Talk About Pet Nutrition
Call us at (718) 623-3999 to get in touch with our veterinarian team at Clinton Hill Animal Clinic in Brooklyn to make an appointment to learn more about your pet’s nutrition needs. We can discuss their current diet and see if there are any gaps in their nutrition that might need addressing.