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Veterinary nutritionist
Veterinary nutrition in Gràcia, Barcelona: feeding tailored to each animal, formulated with clinical judgement.
What it is
What your pet eats is their first medicine
Nutrition is one of the fundamental pillars of animal health — and one of the most undervalued. A well-formulated diet can prevent disease, improve skin and coat condition, control weight and support the animal day to day.
At Rovira Veterinary Clinic, in Gràcia, Barcelona, we offer nutrition consultations that are specific and independent from clinical visits, to design a dietary plan tailored to each animal: its species, age, health status and lifestyle.
What we offer
Two areas of the nutrition consultation
Natural feeding
Natural nutrition
Design of natural, cooked or mixed diets correctly formulated to meet all nutritional requirements. No guesswork — every diet includes quantities, proportions and supplementation where needed.
Weight management
Weight control & obesity
Excess weight is the most common condition in pets and has a direct impact on life expectancy. We design progressive, realistic weight-loss plans adapted to the animal and the owner.
Myths & facts
What people say and what's actually true
"A good-brand dry food is enough"
Not all pet foods meet every animal's needs equally. Age, size, activity level and existing conditions all change requirements, and no general pet food can adapt to every case.
"If my pet eats well, it doesn't need a nutrition consultation"
A pet eating with appetite does not mean its diet is balanced. A nutrition consultation is there to adjust quantities, proportions and supplementation to the individual animal. Nutrition is not just for sick animals.
"Bones are dangerous for dogs"
Raw, meaty bones of the right size are part of a safe natural diet. The real risk comes from cooked bones, which lose elasticity and splinter. The type of bone matters.
"Natural feeding is dangerous"
A natural diet correctly formulated with veterinary guidance is safe and beneficial for many pets. The problem is not the type of diet but doing it without veterinary guidance or nutritional balancing.
How we work
A nutrition consultation is not a generic recommendation
We don't hand out lists of allowed and forbidden foods from the internet. We assess your pet specifically — its history, physical condition and pathologies — and design a plan that also takes your situation as an owner into account: time, budget and access to ingredients.
Every nutritional plan includes quantities, frequency, supplementation where appropriate and transition recommendations. And we follow up to adjust it if needed.
- 1 Nutritional history: what they eat, how much and how often
- 2 Body condition and ideal weight assessment
- 3 Review of the animal's clinical history
- 4 Diet design: type, ingredients, quantities and supplementation
- 5 Detailed written nutritional plan provided
- 6 Follow-up at 4–6 weeks to assess progress
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most about nutrition
Is the nutrition consultation separate from a clinical consultation?
Yes. The nutrition consultation is a dedicated visit focused exclusively on feeding. It is not a quick add-on at the end of a clinical visit — it has its own time for a complete nutritional history and the design of a personalised plan.
Can I start natural feeding without professional advice?
Technically yes, but it is not recommended. A poorly formulated natural diet can cause nutritional deficiencies, excesses of certain minerals or a calcium-phosphorus imbalance with serious long-term consequences. Professional guidance ensures the transition is safe.
How long does it take to see a difference with a new diet?
It depends on the goal. Improvements in skin and coat are usually noticeable within 4–8 weeks. Weight loss requires consistency and monthly follow-up.
Want to improve your pet's diet?
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