The Power of Nutrition

Help Your Pet Eat Healthy

Just like humans, your pet benefits from a healthy diet. Explore our guide for easy tools, tips and information to help you choose what, when and how much to feed your pets.

Banfield Nutrition Guide

Select the categories that fit your pet, and our handy e-tool will provide nutrition information to help you make good decisions for your dog or cat. Be sure to discuss these factors with your Banfield veterinarian: together you can finalize a nutrition plan for your unique pet.

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Banfield Nutrition Guide

Select the categories that fit your pet, and our handy e-tool will provide nutrition information to help you make good decisions for your dog or cat. Be sure to discuss these factors with your Banfield veterinarian: together you can finalize a nutrition plan for your unique pet.

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Nutrition: 1 of 5 Key Components of our Preventive Pet Health Care Approach

Our proactive approach comes to life in our Optimum Wellness Plans®, designed to give your pets the quality preventive health care they deserve.

Nutrition Support is included in every Optimum Wellness Plan®

  • Twice-a-year comprehensive physical exams
  • Weight and nutrition guidance from your Banfield veterinarian
  • Feeding recommendations based on your pet’s life stage, breed size and unique needs
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The nutrition content and tools provided on this site are for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as or substituted for veterinary medical advice. For nutrition information specific to your pet, please visit your Banfield veterinarian.