Path to a Healthy Pet

Nutrition and weight play a crucial role in your pet's health. Check out these nutrition tips to help your pet achieve a healthy weight! Our veterinarians will talk about your pet's body condition score and nutrition plan at each wellness visit. Winterville Animal Clinic is a veterinary clinic for cats and dogs in Athens, GA. 

• Food diary: Keep a log of everything your pet eats.
• Exercise: Take your pet on walks. Let them run and play.
• Calories: Record their calorie intake.
• Weight: Weight every 2 weeks. Track their weight over 6 months to a year. 
• Pictures: Take top, front, and side photos for comparison.
• Calorie Goal: Ideal weigh X 20 = Daily Calories
• Treats: Save 10% of calories for treats.
• Timeline: Transition to the new diet over 2 weeks.
• Vegetables: Veggies add fullness but are low in fat and calories.
• Food Choices: Kibble, canned, or home food.