Diet, Nutrition & Weight Management
Get proper nutrition no matter what age.
Regardless of the age of your dog or cat, getting him or her started on a healthy preventative and wellness care routine is critical for long-term health and happiness.
Allow our trusted veterinarians at FAH to recommend the most appropriate diet that fits your pet.
The first step in the process is to determine what your pets specific nutritional needs are. Every pet is different, and what’s right for one animal may not work for another. Our experienced staff will conduct a thorough analysis of your pet’s overall health, taking into account such important factors as the breed, age, weight and the existence of any medical conditions or other health concerns.
Are you sure you’re feeding your pet the right food?
Some dogs and cats require special food, and all pets benefit from a balanced diet.
Some dogs and cats require special food, and all pets benefit from a balanced diet.
Your First Visit
The first visit will allow us to get to know each other better, and check your pet's health and start preventive care to prevent against future illnesses.
You can ask our veterinarians any questions you may have about your pet!
You can ask our veterinarians any questions you may have about your pet!
During your pet's first visit, your veterinarian will do a head-to-tail exam and check your pets overall health.
We will also check your pet for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.
We will also check your pet for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.
We will work with your pets’ unique needs to make the visit an enjoyable time at Florence Animal Hospital.
We're looking forward to seeing you and your pet soon. If your visiting our clinic for the first time you can check-out our First Time Visitors Page.
Preventive care can help your pet live a longer and healthier life.
Dog & Cat Dietary
We’ll also advise you on how much food and how often you should be feeding your pet to avoid overdoing it.
Let us develop a customized diet and exercise plan that will meet all of your pets nutritional needs and help keep them fit and strong for life.
Let us at Florence Animal Hospital bring out the very best in your animal friend!
Let us develop a customized diet and exercise plan that will meet all of your pets nutritional needs and help keep them fit and strong for life.
Let us at Florence Animal Hospital bring out the very best in your animal friend!
Once we have decided on the brand and type of pet food to feed your pet, you should try to stick to it.
The more your switch your pets food the greater the risk of upsetting there stomach.
We also recommend twice daily meal feeding. This offers you a chance to measure the amount of calories your pet is consuming everyday as well as being able to monitor your pets appetite.
If you give your pet treats or people food, don't forget to include those calories in your pets daily calorie intake and be sure to stay away from high fat items such as sausages, bacon, pork, etc.
The more your switch your pets food the greater the risk of upsetting there stomach.
We also recommend twice daily meal feeding. This offers you a chance to measure the amount of calories your pet is consuming everyday as well as being able to monitor your pets appetite.
If you give your pet treats or people food, don't forget to include those calories in your pets daily calorie intake and be sure to stay away from high fat items such as sausages, bacon, pork, etc.
Other Specific Services
Wellness Exams
There are many different services that make up a wellness exam, which may vary depending on your pet’s breed.
There are many different services that make up a wellness exam, which may vary depending on your pet’s breed.
The Wellness Exam
Diet, and Nutrition always begin with a thorough physical pet exam.
- Routine physical examinations
- Vaccinations
- Parasite testing and prevention
- Blood screenings
- Cardiovascular screening
- Nutrition & Diet counseling
- Body condition scoring
- Dental cleanings
- Microchipping
- Grooming
Diet, and Nutrition always begin with a thorough physical pet exam.
SENIOR PETS
Your pet’s nutritional needs change at each stage of their lives.
To make sure that your pet is obtaining the proper nutrition no matter what age allow our trusted veterinarians can recommend the most appropriate diet that fits your pets age.
To make sure that your pet is obtaining the proper nutrition no matter what age allow our trusted veterinarians can recommend the most appropriate diet that fits your pets age.
This is Rose and she came in today for her annual wellness exam. We think she may be our oldest current patient. 20 years young.
Specialized Care For Aging Patients
Most of us remember being told that 1 year of a dog’s life is equal to 7 years of a human. While this averages out, we must also take into account the size of the animal.
Example; An eight year old Great Dane is a senior citizen while an eight year old Miniature Poodle is only middle aged.
As our pets age there are a number of diseases and conditions that can impact them and shorten their lives and decrease their quality of life.
Most of us remember being told that 1 year of a dog’s life is equal to 7 years of a human. While this averages out, we must also take into account the size of the animal.
Example; An eight year old Great Dane is a senior citizen while an eight year old Miniature Poodle is only middle aged.
As our pets age there are a number of diseases and conditions that can impact them and shorten their lives and decrease their quality of life.
What Does Diet & Nutrition Really Mean?
Diet, Nutrition & Weight Management consists of a combination of practices you can implement at home and services your FAH veterinarian can provide to help prevent disease and increase the life of your beloved pet.
During the wellness visit, our veterinary team will discuss a wide variety of topics with you to help you understand your pets needs and why routine wellness visits are necessary for keeping them healthy.
We’ll also explain the importance of vaccinations for, heartworm, flea, and tick prevention, annual heart screening tests, wellness profiles, and much more.
We’ll also explain the importance of vaccinations for, heartworm, flea, and tick prevention, annual heart screening tests, wellness profiles, and much more.
"Dental disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in adult pets, and can potentially lead to heart or kidneys problems."
Learn more about Dentistry & Teeth Cleaning.
Dental disease is easily preventable! Regular dental cleanings with your veterinarian are important, your pet should also have their teeth brushed every day at home.
Dental disease is easily preventable! Regular dental cleanings with your veterinarian are important, your pet should also have their teeth brushed every day at home.
FAH
Florence Animal Hospital
2520 Melon St. Florence, SC 29501
2520 Melon St. Florence, SC 29501
The right Veterinary for you
(843) 407-3747
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Florence Animal Hospital
2520 Melon St.
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 407-3747
FlorenceAH.com
Map
2520 Melon St.
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 407-3747
FlorenceAH.com
Map
Hours:
Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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