11/19/2025
✨ Meet Tucker — 17 Years Strong, and a success story! ✨
We're proud to share the heartwarming progress of Tucker, a 17-year-old Yorkie who has been under the nutrition care of Dr. Belen Barragan, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), our Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®, since early this year.
Tucker came to Dr. Barragan with several chronic health challenges, including kidney disease, chronic pancreatitis, decreased appetite, and weight loss. His family was struggling to find a diet he would enjoy while still meeting his complex medical needs.
After a comprehensive review of his medical history, lab work, and dietary intake, Dr. Barragan formulated a personalized, home-cooked diet designed specifically for Tucker. This therapeutic recipe provided:
🍗 Kidney-appropriate, controlled protein and phosphorus
🐟 Omega-3 fatty acids to help reduce inflammation
🥣 A low-fat profile to support pancreatitis management
🌟 High energy density and palatability for senior appetites
💛 Complete, balanced nutrition tailored for his medical conditions
Fast forward to the end of the year, Tucker is thriving.
He is maintaining his weight, enjoying his meals daily, and his family reports a noticeable improvement in his overall comfort and enthusiasm.
Dr. Barragan provides therapeutic nutrition services for dogs and cats with conditions such as:
✔️ Kidney disease
✔️ Pancreatitis
✔️ GI disorders
✔️ Food allergies/intolerances
✔️ Urinary stones
✔️ Multi-condition or complex medical cases
✔️ Safe, balanced home-cooked diet formulation
Dr. Barragan is available for:
📍 In-person consultations available at Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital (Sacramento)
💻 Virtual nutrition consultations available for patients living within California
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call @ (916) 332-4444. We look forward to hearing from you and creating our next success story!
