Skip to content What your pet eats has a profound impact on their energy, immune function, organ health, and longevity. At Campbell Heights Animal Hospital in Surrey, we provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for dogs and cats at every stage of life. Our veterinary team works with you to understand your pet's nutritional needs, evaluate their current diet, and make practical, targeted recommendations that support their long-term health.
Overweight and obese pets face significantly elevated risks of joint disease, diabetes, heart disease, and shortened lifespan. Conversely, underweight pets may be missing essential nutrients or experiencing underlying health issues. Our weight management approach involves assessing your pet's current body condition score, reviewing their current diet and activity level, and building a practical plan to reach and maintain an appropriate weight. We provide follow-up monitoring to support progress and adjust recommendations as needed.
Puppies require a diet specifically formulated to support rapid growth, bone development, immune function, and energy demands. The right balance of protein, fat, calcium, and phosphorus during the growth stage has lasting effects on musculoskeletal development. We advise on appropriate food choices, portion sizes, and feeding frequency for puppies at each developmental stage, from weaning through their first year and into adulthood.
Kittens have very different nutritional needs from adult cats and require a calorie-dense, protein-rich diet to support growth, brain development, and immune maturation. We provide guidance on the transition from mother's milk to solid food, appropriate commercial kitten food selection, portion management, and when to transition to an adult maintenance diet. Our team is happy to answer questions as your kitten's dietary needs evolve through their first year.
Maintaining a healthy adult dog or cat involves more than feeding the right life-stage food. We evaluate your pet's body condition, activity level, breed-specific considerations, and any health concerns when making dietary recommendations. Whether your pet is highly active, prone to weight gain, or managing a specific health condition, we help you choose a feeding approach that supports their individual needs.
As pets age, their metabolic rate, digestive efficiency, and specific nutrient needs change. Senior dogs and cats often benefit from diets lower in certain minerals to support kidney and cardiac health, higher in easily digestible proteins to maintain muscle mass, and enriched with joint-supporting nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids. We evaluate senior pets' nutritional status at each wellness visit and adjust recommendations to match their changing needs.
Giant breed dogs have unique nutritional requirements, particularly during their extended growth phase and throughout their adult lives. Overfeeding or providing inappropriate calcium-to-phosphorus ratios during growth can contribute to skeletal disorders. We provide tailored nutritional guidance for giant breed owners at every stage, from puppyhood through senior years, with a focus on joint health, body weight management, and appropriate energy intake.
Some health conditions respond well to specific dietary approaches. We provide guidance on veterinary therapeutic diets for pets managing kidney disease, urinary concerns, gastrointestinal conditions, food sensitivities, hepatic issues, and weight-related health challenges. Therapeutic diets are a meaningful tool in the management of many chronic conditions and are most effective when combined with regular monitoring and veterinary oversight.
Good nutrition is the foundation of a long and healthy life for your pet. Book a nutrition consultation at Campbell Heights Animal Hospital in Surrey. Call (236) 500-9000 or schedule online at campbellvets.com.
