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Along with regular exercise and veterinary care, careful nutrition is the best way to contribute to your pet’s prolonged good health.
Puppies and kittens need specific food because it is high in energy, calcium and protein, but feeding it to an adult dog can lead to obesity.
Likewise, older pets need diets restricted in fat and supplemented with fibre for optimum health.
Many premium senior diets contain additives to assist in the management of arthritis and can make your pet more comfortable.
Please call us to discuss your pet’s nutritional needs.
We will tailor a diet specifically for your pet that will give them the optimum quality and length of life.
Remember, you are what you eat and so is your pet!
We strongly recommend the following dietary health for all pets:
Premium foods offer high-quality ingredients and are made by companies specialising in nutritional research and show a solid track record of quality and palatability.
Feeding generic pet foods may lead to obesity, irregular bowel movements, or excess intestinal gas.
We stock a full range of Royal Canin and Natural Balance diets. Our vets and nurses are more than happy to advise you which diet would best suit your pet.
When you purchase pet food, always check for freshness and buy only the amount necessary for your pet. Store pet food in a cool, dry place and keep it tightly closed.
Discard uneaten food and always place fresh food in a clean bowl.
In general, hard food (or ‘kibble’) is preferred for maintaining dental health and minimising tartar build-up.
Soft, canned food tends to be more palatable and can be stored for longer.
Ask us or check the label for how much to feed according to your pet’s ideal weight – this isn’t necessarily the same as their current weight.
Avoid feeding pets as much as they want or feeding a large amount at one time. Doing so can lead to obesity, gastrointestinal upset or even bloat – a life-threatening condition.
A regular feeding schedule will help your pet maintain normal bowel movements and avoid indoor accidents.
Younger pets need to be fed more frequently, as they are usually more energetic and burn more calories.
Your pet’s digestive system is simpler than yours and can be easily upset by changes.
Feeding table scraps will result in an unbalanced diet and can cause stomach upsets or even life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas.
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