What to Feed Dogs with Health Conditions | PetSmart Veterinary Services

Food isn’t just fuel for your dog: it can also be part of your dog’s treatment plan. In this video, our PetSmart veterinary expert Dr. Greg explains how specialized diets can help manage common health conditions in dogs like kidney disease, allergies, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and digestive issues. You’ll learn when your dog might need a diet that requires veterinary authorization, why these formulas are different from regular pet food, and how they’re designed based on clinical nutrition research. Dr. Greg also shares when to talk to your vet before switching diets and how PetSmart offers a wide selection of therapeutic and foods that require veterinary authorization, for your pet’s unique health needs. Timestamps 0:21 When a dog may need a special diet 1:01 Why not use regular food? The importance of clinical nutrition ✔️ When dogs need therapeutic diets ✔️ How nutrition supports kidney, heart, skin, and digestive health ✔️ Why specialized diets must be vet-approved Subscribe for more expert pet care, grooming, and wellness tips from PetSmart. Find a PetSmart Veterinary Service near you: https://www.petsmart.com/pet-services/petsmart-veterinary-care.html