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Diet and Nutrition

Keeping your Pet Healthy Through Proper Nutrition

The nutritional needs of your pet varies depending on their age, weight, and activity level. Puppies and kittens need nutrition that supports their growth and higher activity levels. Adult and senior pets will benefit from nutrition to support health issues, weight management or slowing physical activity levels. If your pet has a long-term health issue, your pet will benefit from a prescription food formulated specially for that particular health issue.

Proper Weight Keeps your Pet Healthier!

Maintaining your pet’s ideal body weight can prolong and improve the quality of his or her life. If your pet is overweight, there are many things you can do to help him get back into shape. Speaking with us is the place to start.

• Understanding the correct amount of food to offer your pet and carefully selecting lower calories treats is essential.
• Appropriate exercise for your pet is helpful.
• Special weight loss diets and/or appetite suppressing prescription medication are helpful in some cases.

The Importance of Prescription Foods

Nutrition is particularly important if your pet is sick or has been diagnosed with a long-term medical condition. Specially designed veterinary foods are an important tool in treating diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, obesity and many gastrointestinal conditions. Skin problems may have a nutritional component as well. Blue Ridge Animal Clinic has prescription diet foods our veterinarians recommend as most appropriate for your pet’s individual needs.

Please talk with us to find out which foods and/or nutritional supplements are recommended for your pet’s healthy lifestyle.

Pharmacy

Blue Ridge Animal Clinic has a fully-stocked, in-hospital pharmacy for your convenience and for your pet’s best health. We carry a wide range of prescription medicine, prescription diets and nutritional supplements. We carry the safest heartworm, flea and tick preventatives, as well as other medications to keep your pet healthy.

When you purchase your pet’s medications from Blue Ridge Animal Clinic, you will have the peace of mind that your pet’s medications were obtained from safe, reliable sources and stored under optimal conditions. Our trained staff will fill your prescriptions with care as well as attention to the details about your pet’s specific needs. We will provide you with accurate information about your pet’s medications, including proper dosing information, and alert you to any potential drug side effects or interactions. We are also here if you experience any problems with your medication after you return home. Our staff is always available to answer your questions about your pet’s medications.