Pet Nutrition & Prescription Diets in Tyler, TX
The right nutrition helps your pet live a longer, healthier life. At Premier Veterinary Hospital, we offer personalized diet recommendations and stock Hill’s Prescription Diet and Royal Canin therapeutic foods to support weight management, allergies, digestive health, kidney health, and more.
Request an AppointmentNutrition: The Foundation of Your Pet’s Health
What your pet eats every day affects their energy, coat, digestion, weight, and long-term health. The right diet can also play a powerful role in managing medical conditions. At Premier Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians provide nutrition guidance tailored to your pet’s age, breed, activity level, and health, and we stock Hill’s Prescription Diet and Royal Canin therapeutic foods right in our hospital.
Therapeutic Diets for Medical Conditions
Prescription diets are specially formulated to support pets with specific health needs, including:
- Kidney disease
- Food allergies and skin sensitivities, including hydrolyzed and novel protein elimination diets
- Digestive upset, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
- Weight management and obesity
- Joint health and arthritis
- Urinary health and bladder stones
- Dental health, such as Hill’s t/d
- Diabetes and liver disease
Weight Management
Excess weight shortens lives and contributes to arthritis, diabetes, and breathing problems, especially in flat-faced breeds. During your pet’s wellness exam, we assess body condition and can create a safe, gradual weight-loss plan with portion guidance and follow-up weigh-ins.
Nutrition for Every Life Stage
Puppies and kittens need diets that support healthy growth, adults need balanced maintenance nutrition, and senior pets may benefit from foods that support joints, kidneys, and cognitive health. When changing your pet’s food, transition gradually over 7 to 10 days to avoid stomach upset.
Hill’s Prescription Diet
For more than 70 years, Hill’s has been dedicated to enriching and lengthening the special relationships people have with their pets. Their foods are made with balanced nutrition for happy, healthy lives together.
Royal Canin
Formulating premium pet food is no simple task. Royal Canin cat and dog formulas include more than 50 nutrients in precise balance to meet the needs of pets of different sizes, ages, breeds, and lifestyles, including those with specific health needs.
Prescription diets and supplements can be purchased through our pharmacy, and our team is happy to answer questions about any food your pet eats. If your pet boards with us, we recommend bringing their regular diet to avoid digestive upset.
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Pet Nutrition FAQs
What brands of pet food do you carry?
We carry Hill’s Prescription Diet and Royal Canin therapeutic diets.
Does my pet need a prescription diet?
Prescription diets are recommended for pets with certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease, food allergies, digestive problems, urinary stones, or obesity. Your veterinarian will advise you.
How do I know if my pet is overweight?
You should be able to feel your pet’s ribs without pressing hard and see a waistline from above. Our veterinarians can assess your pet’s body condition during an exam.
How should I switch my pet to a new food?
Transition gradually over 7 to 10 days by mixing increasing amounts of the new food with the old food to prevent stomach upset.
Are grain-free diets better for pets?
Not necessarily. Some grain-free diets have been investigated for a possible link to heart disease in dogs. Talk with your veterinarian before choosing one.
Should I give my pet supplements?
Some supplements, like omega-3 fatty acids or joint supplements, can help certain pets. Ask your veterinarian before starting any supplement.
Can diet help my pet’s allergies?
Yes. If a food allergy is suspected, a prescription elimination diet is the most reliable way to diagnose and manage it.
Get Personalized Nutrition Advice
Have questions about your pet’s diet? Call (903) 617-6072 to schedule a nutrition consultation in Tyler.