Nutrition and behavior
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what you need to know
What is the importance of a balanced diet and the presence of a diet?
About the balanced diet
A good example is “taurine”, a very important and essential amino acid that is obtained through nutrition. Without it, cats can develop heart disease.
But when you have a complete and balanced diet, you don’t have to worry that your pet is deficient in nutrients. The right food is really all they need!
About the healthy weight
Of course, there are many factors – including exercise and lifestyle – that contribute to your dog’s or cat’s weight.
But nutrition is one of the key factors. The type of food you eat – as well as how much of it you eat – can have a significant effect on your four-legged friend’s weight.
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How can we help you with the nutrition and behavior of your dog or cat?
Some issues we can advise you on are:
Diet and nutrition
Diabetes and obesity
nutrition and behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many calories does my dog or cat need?
We will then turn it into a certain amount of wet food or dry food (or both, if they prefer a mixture) for eating. We will also help you consider the treats – because the treats in moderation are perfectly suitable for most pets!
The importance of a balanced diet
Sometimes, with lower quality foods, your pet may miss something. A good example is “taurine”, a very important and essential amino acid that is obtained through nutrition. Without it, cats develop heart disease.
But when you have a complete and balanced diet, you won’t have to worry that your pet is deficient in nutrients – and you won’t have to give them any vitamins. The right food is really all they need!
Does my pet need supplements?
Common examples include glucosamine (for joint health) or probiotics and prebiotics (for digestive and immune system health) – coenzyme Q10 for a healthy heart and energy in older patients, as well as omega 3 as a protector against oxidative stress.
We will let you know if this is recommended based on your pet’s age and medical history.
My pet has an allergy. What can I do?
Unfortunately, food sensitivity is a common problem for dogs and cats.
This often causes skin symptoms (such as itching, redness, hair loss, oily or smelly hair, and infections), but can also occur in other ways.
Most dogs and cats are sensitive to the protein in food, such as chicken.
But they can be allergic to almost anything, and often finding the culprit requires eliminating foods on a schedule. If this is recommended for your pet, we’ll explain exactly how it works.
If you suspect that your pet may have a food sensitivity or want to learn more about it, contact us to help.
What are your working hours and where can we find you?
Our working hours are:
Monday through Friday: 09:00 am – 18:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 14:00 pm
Sunday: Appointment only
Our veterinary clinic and pet store are located at:
How can I contact you in case of an emergency?
For emergencies, please contact us at 0889 59 2299
We can examine your pet here, on-site, when we are in the clinic.
For current business hours, please see the above box.
What types of pets and animals do you see?
We take care of many different types of pets! This includes dogs and cats, as well as birds, reptiles, ferrets, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more!
Our chief veterinarian – Dr. Zdravko Dimitrov, also specializes in examining and providing veterinary care to productive animals – pigs, goats, cows, herbs, and others.
If you do not see your pet on this list, call us on 0889 59 2299.
We will let you know if we can examine it here, otherwise, we will recommend another trusted veterinarian.
MedinaVet Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Zdravko Dimitrov
Dr. Zdravko Dimitrov is the chief veterinarian at MedinaVet. He graduated from the Veterinary College in Lovech in 1989, as well as the Trakia University 10 years later.
He is known for his experience in dermatology, parasitology, and obstetrics.