In-clinic consultation

Service description

The consultation takes place at our premises and provides a comprehensive, evidence-based nutritional assessment for the development of a personalised nutrition plan for your pet. 1) Medical History and Nutritional Assessment • Medical History: Recording and evaluation of your pet’s complete medical history, including existing medical conditions, current treatments, food sensitivities, and allergies. • Current Diet: Detailed analysis of your pet’s current diet, including the type of food, daily quantity, meal frequency, treats, and supplements. • Body and Muscle Condition (BCS–MCS): Comprehensive physical assessment, including body weight, Body Condition Score (BCS), Muscle Condition Score (MCS), body conformation, coat condition, and behaviour. Recommendations for additional laboratory or diagnostic testing are provided where necessary. • Discussion and Goal Setting: Review of current clinical signs and definition of clear nutritional goals, such as weight loss or gain, nutritional support for a medical condition, or prevention. • Nutritional Guidance and Education: Answers to your questions regarding commercial and home-prepared diets, guidance on interpreting pet food labels, and support with feeding difficulties such as selective eating or reduced appetite. 2) Assessment of Nutritional Requirements and Plan Development • Accurate calculation of your pet’s energy requirements based on international veterinary nutrition guidelines. • Recommendations for appropriate dietary options, including commercial therapeutic diets, home-prepared or cooked diets, and mixed feeding plans. • Adaptation of the nutrition plan to the owner’s financial and practical circumstances. 3) Delivery of a Comprehensive Nutritional Report • The completed Clinical Nutrition Report is sent by email in PDF format within 2–3 working days. • The report includes specific food recommendations, exact daily quantities, meal frequency, alternative options, and clear instructions for a safe and gradual dietary transition. 4) Support and Monitoring • Follow-up clarification questions may be submitted by email during the first two weeks after the plan begins. • Recommendation and scheduling of a follow-up consultation for the systematic monitoring of your pet’s clinical progress. Ideal for: • Cases requiring an immediate and comprehensive clinical assessment, such as severe obesity, loss of muscle mass, chronic medical conditions, or a history of allergies. • Cases requiring additional laboratory testing or the use of specialised equipment available at our premises. • Owners who value the reassurance of an in-person assessment and direct collaboration with their pet’s attending veterinarian and our collaborating veterinary professionals.