Believe us, we get it: When you’re met with a pair of puppy dog eyes, it can be hard to keep from slipping them something during dinner. And it’s totally understandable to want to give your kitty the best of everything, including little snacks throughout the day. Our pets do so much for us, why not pay them back with delectable treats?

Unfortunately, too much food or a lack of balance in their diet could lead to some serious health conditions. And this goes the other way, too. If they aren’t eating enough, your furbaby may not be getting the nutrition they need for a healthy, happy life. So if your dog is starting to resemble a hog, or your feline is refusing food, the Cedar Hills WellHaven can help.

Once we have a baseline for your pet, we help pet owners create a healthy eating plan. This doesn’t necessarily mean limiting the amount of pet food, either. Large breeds are just going to eat a lot, and not giving them enough can lead to other problems.

But as we said before, what they eat is just as important as how much. Some pets also have certain dietary or weight management needs specific to their breed or medical condition. That’s why an overall examination is so important: Weight fluctuation (up or down) could be a sign of something else.

Once any underlying issues have been addressed, our nutrition counselors will provide options to help your pet get back to a healthy weight and lifestyle. We’ll devise a healthy eating plan for your pet as well as potential lifestyle changes that can prolong their life. These diet plans will change to keep pace with the age of your pet as well.