Nutritional Counseling

The experienced veterinarians at Cooper Veterinary Hospital realize that there are countless pet food brands and types that all claim to be the best on the market. Choosing a diet and providing your pet with proper nutrition and adequate exercise are more important to the health and well-being of your pet than you may realize. It’s a fact that many diseases are rooted in poor nutrition. Through our nutritional counseling services, we’ll help you choose the best food option and design an exercise plan specifically suited for your pet.

Dogs and cats require 30 essential nutrients in their diet including protein, essential acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Poor diet due to deficits in these nutrients can lead to conditions such as obesity, skin and coat issues, reduced resistance to disease, pancreatitis, and diabetes to name a few. To help prevent health problems such as these, your pet’s food should meet their caloric needs and should contain complete and balanced nutrition.

During a nutritional consultation at Cooper Veterinary Hospital, we will take into account your pet’s breed, weight, age, activity level, and special dietary needs. Based on these criteria, we will develop a plan to help your pet maintain a healthy exercise level and weight. Our service includes:

  • Diet information and advice for your pet
  • Analysis of current feeding regimen
  • Supplementation when necessary
  • Balanced diet formulations
  • Consultations for ongoing conditions when needed
  • Exercise recommendations based on your pet’s condition and activity level

With the help of our nutritional guidance, and through regular checkups, we can help your pets stay strong and in excellent health.

Make an appointment with us today to make sure you’re doing the right things for your pet’s health and well-being. Cooper Veterinary Hospital provides nutritional counseling services to pets in West Monroe, Monroe, Ruston, Sterlington, and other nearby communities.

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What Our Clients Say

  • “The staff here are incredible. Everyone who works in the front are professional and so nice. Our German Shepherd gets really stressed, and the vet assistant was super patient and great with him. He got to see Dr. Halley, and she is really caring and explained everything thoroughly. I highly recommend this veterinary hospital."

    Robin B.
  • “Cooper Veterinary Hospital is the only place in this area that handles international health certifications for pets, and they are excellent at it. They were incredibly responsive and proactive throughout the entire process. Special thanks to Dr. Halley and Madelyn, who went above and beyond to ensure my cat was cared for during our international travel. I cannot recommend them highly enough!!!”

    Ainslee J.
  • “This was my first visit, and I really liked the vet. Dr. Bass is great, and so is Caleb, the vet tech. My dog has arthritis and can't be picked up. Dr. Bass and Caleb got on the floor with him! They are very kind and patient, and the costs are reasonable for a first visit.”

    Jean M.
  • ”I came through their door on a Friday at closing time(yall know how ready you are to leave work at that time) with my beardie that was sick. I'd been in a panic because my local vet shrugged my baby off saying he was fine so I had to rush after work and drive an hour and a half to the closest exotic vet who denied seeing us(understandable as it was closing time) So I headed to Cooper praying that they would help. This office was kind and really took the time to listen to me and examine Pablo. I never felt rushed. They were very thorough with questions as well as explaining the medicines we were given and was sure to tell us not to hesitate to call them if I needed to. I'll forever make this drive from here out. Knowing that my baby really mattered to them makes it all worth it.”

    Christen L.