Overview

Nutrition is the cornerstone of preventive care and disease management in pets. At LeelaVet Hospital, our Clinical Nutrition service goes far beyond feeding advice. We offer personalized nutritional evaluations and therapeutic diet planning tailored to your pet’s unique life stage, medical condition, and lifestyle.

Whether your pet is overweight, recovering from surgery, managing kidney disease, or living with allergies, a carefully structured diet can dramatically improve outcomes, reduce symptoms, and support long-term vitality. We believe that food is medicine, and with expert guidance, it can become one of the most powerful tools in veterinary care.


What We Offer

Nutritional Assessments

We evaluate your pet’s body condition score (BCS), muscle mass, health status, and current diet to identify gaps, risks, or needs for optimization.

Weight Management Programs

Obesity is a growing problem in pets and linked to arthritis, diabetes, and liver disease. We offer calorie-restricted diets, exercise plans, and regular weigh-ins.

Therapeutic Diet Planning

Customized diets for:

  • Renal (kidney) disease

  • Hepatic (liver) disease

  • Cardiac care

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Pancreatitis

  • Urinary tract disorders

  • GI sensitivity and IBD

Food Allergy & Elimination Diets

We help diagnose and manage food-related sensitivities using hydrolyzed or novel protein trials under strict protocols.

Post-Surgical & Recovery Nutrition

Tailored feeding plans to restore strength, immunity, and muscle mass after illness or surgery.

Life-Stage Nutrition

From weaning to senior care, we adjust nutrient profiles to meet the changing metabolic needs of your pet through all phases of life.


Why Choose LeelaVet for Nutrition?

  • ✪ Evidence-based veterinary nutrition counseling

  • ✪ Support for both commercial and home-cooked diet plans

  • ✪ Coordination with internal medicine, dermatology, and surgery teams

  • ✪ Ongoing follow-up and adjustments based on response and labs

  • ✪ Species-specific recommendations, including for exotic pets

Your pet’s diet isn’t just about calories—it’s about healing, prevention, and performance.


Frequently Asked Questions

Why is clinical nutrition important for pets?

It plays a key role in preventing disease, managing chronic conditions, and aiding recovery.

Can I feed my pet a home-cooked diet?

Yes, but only under veterinary guidance to ensure it meets all nutritional requirements.

How do I know if my pet is overweight?

We use a body condition score and compare weight trends over time. Subtle fat deposits or reduced mobility are clues.

Do you offer weight loss programs for pets?

Yes. We create tailored weight management plans with food, exercise, and regular progress checks.