Pet Nutrition Counseling in Vancouver
What your pet eats directly impacts their energy, weight, coat health, and longevity. Atlas Animal Hospital provides nutrition counseling for dogs and cats at every life stage, helping you make informed feeding decisions based on your pet's specific needs. Whether your pet needs to lose weight, manage a chronic condition through diet, or transition to a new life stage, our team is here to guide you.
Weight Management for Dogs and Cats
Obesity is one of the most common and preventable health conditions in pets, contributing to joint disease, diabetes, heart problems, and reduced lifespan. Our weight management program begins with a body condition assessment and target weight calculation. We build a customized feeding plan with caloric guidelines, exercise recommendations, and scheduled weigh-ins to track progress.
Custom Nutrition Plans
No two pets have the same nutritional needs. Our custom nutrition plans consider your pet's age, breed, activity level, health conditions, and feeding preferences. Whether your pet has food sensitivities, requires renal-supportive nutrition, or needs portion control guidance, our team develops a plan that supports their specific health goals.
Therapeutic Diet Guidance
Certain health conditions, including kidney disease, urinary issues, gastrointestinal sensitivities, and pancreatitis, benefit from specialized diets formulated to support recovery and ongoing management. Our veterinary team recommends appropriate therapeutic diets and monitors your pet's response to dietary changes over time.
Life-Stage Feeding Plans
Nutritional requirements change significantly as your pet grows and ages. Puppies need calorie-dense nutrition with balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratios to support rapid bone and muscle growth. Kittens require high-protein diets with taurine and essential fatty acids for immune development and heart health. Adult dogs and cats benefit from maintenance diets matched to their activity level and body condition. Senior pets often need joint-supporting nutrients, reduced phosphorus, and easily digestible protein to maintain lean muscle mass.
Giant Breed Nutrition
Giant breed dogs have unique nutritional demands. Controlled growth in the first two years helps prevent joint and skeletal problems later in life. Our guidance includes breed-appropriate caloric targets, calcium and phosphorus balance, and feeding frequency recommendations optimized for large frames.
Puppy and Kitten Nutrition
Starting your young pet on the right diet shapes their health trajectory. We provide specific guidance on food selection, portion sizes, feeding frequency, and supplements for puppies and kittens tailored to breed size, growth rate, and any early health considerations.
Adult Dog and Cat Nutrition
Maintaining optimal nutrition through the adult years supports energy levels, coat quality, digestive health, and immune function. We help you choose the right food for your adult pet's breed, size, and activity level, and adjust portions as needs change.
Senior Pet Nutrition
As pets age, their metabolism slows and nutritional needs shift. Senior pets often benefit from diets with joint support, controlled phosphorus, increased fiber, and high-quality protein. We tailor dietary recommendations to your senior pet's bloodwork results and specific health conditions.
Veterinary Products and Supplements
We offer a curated selection of veterinary-grade products including joint supplements, omega fatty acids, probiotics, and dental health products. Our team recommends supplements based on individual health needs. Visit our Online Store for convenient ordering and home delivery.
FAQs
Help your pet eat smarter. Call Atlas Animal Hospital at (604) 301-0300 for a nutrition consultation. Available anytime, day or night.