Our Lytle Veterinary Clinic team is here for all your pet’s medical needs. However, we also provide many non-medical services to help keep your pet happy and healthy. Here are five ways our veterinary team can help your pet that you may not know about. 

We can provide grooming help for your pet

Whether you visit a professional groomer or prefer to do it yourself, our veterinary team can demonstrate the proper way to efficiently perform many grooming tasks, such as: 

  • Nail trims — Pets require regular nail trims, which many don’t enjoy, but learning the best techniques can help the process go more smoothly. 
  • Ear cleanings — While many pets, especially cats, are self-sufficient bathers, they sometimes require extra help to clean their ears. We can demonstrate the proper way to clean your pet’s ears to prevent wax build-up and infection. 
  • Toothbrushing — Between your pet’s professional dental cleanings, you should brush their teeth daily with pet-safe toothpaste and provide dental chews. We can recommend the proper supplies and show you how to acclimate your pet to the process.  

We can provide nutritional advice for your pet 

The internet provides a lot of information—some good, some not-so-good—about what you should feed your pet. Instead of going down rabbit holes about supplements and grain-free foods, ask our veterinary professionals for advice. We can answer any questions you have about your pet’s nutritional requirements. We are always happy to recommend a diet that will satisfy your pet’s nutritional requirements and any supplements that could benefit them, as well as provide any unique nutritional advice your pet needs to stay healthy. 

We can provide weight management tips for your pet

What would be considered a small weight gain for people can be drastic for pets—even a few pounds can significantly affect your pet’s health. Our veterinary team will routinely monitor your pet’s weight, as well as check for any issues that can contribute to weight gain, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, Cushing’s disease, or hypothyroidism, and may require treatment. 

If your pet is carrying a little extra weight, we can create a tailored diet and exercise plan to help them safely lose the weight and get back to a fit and trim body condition. We can schedule regular weigh-ins and progress checks to help your pet stay the course and help you celebrate small, incremental victories! 

We can provide training tips for your pet

Our veterinary team knows a thing or two about animal behavior, and we can provide practical advice about training your puppy or addressing behavior issues. We can also help you determine whether a behavior change is due to an underlying medical condition that requires treatment. Whether you are struggling to potty train a new puppy or your older pet is suddenly having accidents in the house, our team can help you get to the bottom of the issue and provide helpful recommendations. 

We can provide enrichment suggestions for your pet

Regular enrichment activities can help keep your pet happy and entertained and preserve their cognitive health. Rotating toys can prevent your pet from getting bored with the same ball or chew toy. However, your pet also needs mental work to keep their cognitive ability in top shape, and we can recommend puzzle feeders, games, sporting events, and training activities to keep their mind sharp. We can also suggest additions to your pet’s environment, such as a cat tree or window perch, that will satisfy their natural instincts and keep them entertained.

As you can see, our team can help with much more than your pet’s wellness visits and medical concerns. We want your pet to live a happy, healthy life, and we’re happy to provide advice and suggestions to ensure the best life possible. If you have any questions about how we can help your pet, contact our Lytle Veterinary Clinic team for advice.