More and more pet parents are switching to premium pet diets. Ensure optimal wellness for each patient with nutrition testing for pets—with customized product recommendations included!
An increasing number of pet parents are investing in premium pet foods that promise targeted health benefits. Regardless of what features these specialized diets promise, pet parents and veterinarians must still ensure they meet nutritional needs. Without proper testing of each pet, it’s hard to know if they do. Nutrition testing for pets is a critical tool in veterinary care, helping you identify vitamin and mineral deficiencies. These tests provide vital insights into each patient’s health, help you guide pet parents toward informed dietary choices, and ultimately answer the question: “Is this food good for my pet?”
The Rise of Premium Pet Foods and the Need for Nutrition Testing
The number of American pet parents who consider dogs and cats family continues to grow, and this corresponds with an increase in spending on pet foods with wellness benefits beyond diet. In fact, a recent study shows that pet parents are spending more than ever on premium foods with advertised health features, such as:
- Allergy relief
- Weight management
- Digestive support
- Skin and coat
- Immune support
- Muscle and joint health
- Dental care
Although most pet parents are willing to spend money on premium diets, that doesn’t mean every diet is right for every pet. What’s more, there’s no way for a person to know definitively if a particular food meets their pet’s physiological needs. And that’s where veterinarians can step in, employing vitamin and mineral testing to keep an eye on a pet’s nutritional status.
Nutrition Testing Can Be a Regular Part of Your Wellness Exams
Nutrition testing for pets is a great option when pet parents want to get their money’s worth for premium food. Moreover, this approach ensures patients are getting the nutrients they need. Ideal times for testing include:
- After a diet change
- Annually, to ensure continued health
- To help diagnose chronic symptoms
- To manage cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, skin conditions, and other health issues
- When GI conditions might be preventing proper nutrient absorption and utilization
Trust VDI for Nutrition Testing for Pets That Goes a Step Beyond
VDI Lab has a full range of nutrition testing panels that provide valuable information, allowing you to objectively evaluate a patient’s nutritional status, get diagnostic insights, identify deficiencies and environmental exposures, and provide truly personalized, data-driven nutritional guidance. Testing panels include:
- Essential Vitamins, including vitamin D, B12, folate, and magnesium
- Fur Mineral Analysis for micronutrients and metals/toxic metals
- Mycotoxins & Glyphosate Panels
And with VDI, you don’t just get test results—you also get expert interpretations, patient-specific dosing guidelines, and customized product recommendations that can eliminate trial-and-error and help you optimize your patients’ diets.
Visit VDI to learn more about nutrition testing for pets.
