A balanced diet is the foundation of your pet’s long-term health. But with so many food options on the market — and so much conflicting advice online — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. At Alta Animal Hospital, we take the guesswork out of feeding by creating customized nutrition plans that promote energy, longevity, and disease prevention.
Every pet’s nutritional needs are unique — shaped by age, breed, activity level, and health status. Whether your pet needs help losing weight, managing a chronic condition, or simply staying healthy, our veterinarians will guide you toward the right food choices and feeding habits.
What We Assess During a Nutrition Consultation
- Body condition, weight trends, and metabolism: Is your pet at a healthy weight? Gaining or losing unexpectedly?
- Diet history: What are they eating, how often, and how many treats?
- Allergies or sensitivities: Skin issues, digestive upset, or itching that may be food-related.
- Underlying medical conditions: Kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, pancreatitis, or other concerns that require dietary management.
- Life stage requirements: Puppies, kittens, adults, and seniors all have different nutritional needs.
Our Nutritional Services Include
- Weight Management Programs: Structured plans to help overweight pets lose weight safely and keep it off.
- Prescription Diet Recommendations: Therapeutic foods for pets with kidney disease, diabetes, allergies, urinary issues, and more.
- Food Allergy & Sensitivity Guidance: Identifying triggers and finding foods that work for your pet’s system.
- Nutritional Support for Medical Conditions: Diet plays a critical role in managing chronic disease — we’ll help you get it right.
- Feeding Plans for Multi-Pet Households: Strategies for homes where pets have different dietary needs.
Why Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
Proper nutrition doesn’t just fill your pet’s belly — it affects every aspect of their health:
- Prevents obesity: Excess weight contributes to diabetes, joint disease, and shortened lifespan.
- Improves mobility: The right nutrients support joint health and muscle mass, especially in senior pets.
- Reduces inflammation: Anti-inflammatory diets can ease allergies, skin conditions, and chronic pain.
- Supports organ function: Therapeutic diets help manage kidney, liver, and heart conditions.
- Extends lifespan: Studies show that pets at a healthy weight live significantly longer than overweight pets.
Our goal is to make mealtime both healthy and enjoyable for your companion.
Why Choose Alta Animal Hospital for Nutritional Counseling?
- Walk-ins & Same-Day Consultations: Have questions about your pet’s diet? We’re here to help.
- In-House Bloodwork: If we suspect an underlying condition affecting your pet’s weight or digestion, we can run diagnostics with results in 30 minutes.
- No Judgment, Just Solutions: Whether your pet is overweight or a picky eater, we’re here to help — not lecture.
- Multilingual Support: We proudly serve our community in English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Hindi.
