Expert Veterinary Nutrition Support for Dogs and Cats
Dedicated to Your Pet's Nutritional Health
Welcome to Companion Animal Nutrition Service (CANS) – a specialist-led, referral-based service dedicated to improving companion animal health through evidence-based, personalised nutrition plans. Led by a Board-Certified Veterinary Technician Specialist in Nutrition, we collaborate with veterinarians and pet parents to provide practical, compassionate nutrition support for dogs and cats across Australia and beyond.
What is CANS?
CANS is a veterinary nurse-led nutrition referral service, offering tailored nutritional plans for pets either needing a holistic wellness plan or with complex medical conditions or unique dietary needs.
We support veterinary clinics, pet owners, and specialist referral centers by designing practical, achievable diet solutions that enhance quality of life and clinical outcomes.
Our services are available remotely for pet parents, providing easy-to-access, specialist nutrition support without the need to travel to the vet.
For Veterinary Professionals, CANS removes the stress of facilitating time consuming and complex nutrition consults, and provides evidence-backed plans whilst ensuring you are always kept up to date with all recommendations.
Why Clinical Nutrition?
It can help with
Digestive Disorders
Improved digestion is essential for your pet's overall well-being and nutrient absorption.
Weight Management
Maintaining an optimal weight is crucial for your pet's health and vitality.
Skin & Coat Health
Nutrition plays a key role in promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat for your pet.
Managing Chronic Conditions
Specialized nutrition plans can aid in managing various chronic health issues in pets.
Growth
Proper nutrition is vital for ensuring the healthy growth and development of young pets.
Low-Fat Nutrition
Low fat diets are highly requested to manage a range of issues for health and well-being.
Holistic Wellness Plan
Unsure what to feed or how to feed it for your healthy, adult pet? A wellness plan can help to decide on the right nutrition.
Who We Help:
We Work With:
Veterinarians:
- Veterinarians seeking specialised guidance on nutrition cases
- Referral centers needing support with long-term diet plans
Pet Parents:
- Pet parents navigating chronic conditions or weight management
- Pet parents seeking to understand diet trends or misinformation
- Pet parents seeking to create a long term wellness plan for their healthy pet
Pets:
- Chronic health conditions
- Food allergies or intolerances
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Obesity and weight management
- Growth and performance nutrition
- Post operative and recovery support
- Wellness nutrition
How CANS Works
Companion Animal Nutrition Service strives to provide the best care and outcome to every pet parent and veterinarian. Our process is to work closely with both pet parents and veterinary teams to ensure we are efficient, caring, empathetic and understanding of every pets' ongoing needs.
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Pet Parents Book Direct
Pet Parents seeking a CANS appointment can book directly on the CANS website. Vicky will then follow up a referral with your Veterinarian. You will be asked to complete a New Client and Nutrition History form.
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Bespoke Diet Plan
We create a practical, science-based nutrition plan, inclusive of commercial diets, home-cooked options and/or supplements as appropriate.
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Veterinarian Referral
Veterinary teams refer cases to CANS using the referral form. We will follow up with the pet parent to book their appointment, reducing your administration workload.
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Follow Up
A detailed nutrition report is sent to both the pet parent and referring veterinarian, ensuring a cohesive approach to the pet's ongoing care.
Nutrition Matters. Evidence-Based Diet Planning.
Nutrition plays a vital role in managing chronic diseases, supporting recovery, and maintaining optimal health. At CANS, we take a science-backed, brand-agnostic approach to ensure each patient receives the best possible care – without judgement or unrealistic expectations.
Meet Your Veterinary Nutrition Specialist
Meet Vicky
Led by a Board-Certified Veterinary Nurse Specialist in Nutrition (VTS Nutrition), my service combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, practical approach to patient care. With extensive experience supporting veterinary teams and pet parents, I understand the challenges of implementing real-life nutrition plans and how to make them work.
Locations We Serve:
CANS provides remote nutrition consulting to pet parents and veterinarians across Australia, including:
Brisbane
Adelaide
Sydney
Perth
Melbourne
*New Zealand - By Request
Success Stories
Contact Us
Email: hello@cans.vet
Social Media: @cans.vet
