Pet Nutrition: A guide for dogs, cats and small animals

At Triovet, we believe that a balanced diet is key to your pet’s long-term health and happiness. Proper nutrition strengthens the immune system, supports growth and development, and helps prevent a range of health issues. Whether you care for a dog, cat or rabbit, providing the right nutrients at every life stage is essential to their wellbeing.
Just like humans, pets need a mix of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, but their nutritional needs vary by species, age, size and health status:

• Dogs benefit from diets rich in protein and fat to maintain energy and muscle tone.
• Cats, as obligate carnivores (animals that must eat meat to survive), require high-protein meals with nutrients like taurine to support heart and vision health.
• Small pets/rodents thrive on high-fibre diets including hay, fresh vegetables and limited pellets to promote digestive balance.

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What is otoscopy?

An otoscopy is one of the ways we make sure your pet’s ears stay healthy and comfortable. It’s a simple procedure where we use a small tool called an otoscope — equipped with a light and a magnifying lens or camera — to look gently inside your pet’s ear canal and check the eardrum. This gives our team a clear view of what’s happening deeper in the ear, helping us diagnose issues accurately and choose the best treatment for your pet.

Why do we perform otoscopy?

We may recommend an otoscopic exam if your pet is showing signs that their ears are bothering them. Some common reasons include:
• Chronic ear infections: Ongoing or recurring infections that don’t fully clear up.
• Scratching or head shaking: Pets who seem unusually irritated by their ears.
• Ear discharge: Any unusual fluid, especially if it has a smell or odd colour.
• Changes in hearing: Reduced responsiveness or suspected hearing loss.
• Redness or swelling: Visible irritation or inflammation inside the ear.
• Head tilt or balance changes: Loss of balance, persistent tilting or circling.

Our aim is always to make the experience as gentle and stress free as possible while getting to the root of the problem quickly, so your pet can feel like themselves again.