Pet Nutrition Phone Consultations
Clinical Canine Nutrition Guidance: Personalized, Professional, Evidence-Based
Sometimes clarity, direction, and clinical insight are exactly what you need.
The Holistic Canine phone consultation service is designed for pet parents seeking professional, science-based nutrition guidance without a full diet formulation. These consultations provide direct access to clinical nutrition expertise for informed decision-making, complex questions, and ongoing case support.
This service is ideal for both healthy dogs and dogs with medical conditions when you need expert interpretation, strategic guidance, or help navigating nutrition-related concerns.
What a Phone Consultation Includes?
Each consultation is conducted one-on-one and tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Prior to the call, you will complete a brief intake form so the consultation time can be used efficiently and effectively.
During your consultation, we may cover:
- Review and interpretation of your dog’s current diet (commercial, raw, cooked, or mixed)
- Guidance for healthy dogs focused on optimization, balance, and long-term wellness
- Nutrition support for diagnosed conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, endocrine disease, and other complex cases
- Ingredient selection, protein and fat considerations, carbohydrate inclusion, and micronutrient balance
- Transition strategies between diets (kibble to fresh food, raw to cooked, therapeutic adjustments)
- Supplement evaluation, necessity, safety, and dosing considerations
- Collaboration support alongside your veterinarian’s recommendations
Phone consultations are educational and advisory in nature and do not replace veterinary care, but they provide critical nutrition expertise often unavailable in standard clinical settings.
Initial Phone Consultation: $225
The initial consultation is a comprehensive session designed to assess your dog’s nutritional situation and provide clear, actionable guidance.
This option is best for:
- New clients
- Complex or multi-factor cases
- Pet parents seeking clarity before committing to a full custom diet formulation
- Owners managing chronic conditions who need professional nutrition strategy
You will leave the call with a clear understanding of:
- What is appropriate for your dog
- What may need adjustment
- What steps to take next to support health and safety
Follow-Up & Progress Consultations
$100 | 45 minutes
Follow-up consultations are available to existing clients who require continued guidance, refinement, or progress evaluation.
These calls are ideal for:
- Monitoring response to dietary changes
- Adjusting nutrition strategies based on lab work or symptom changes
- Refining supplements or ingredients
- Ongoing support for chronic or evolving conditions
Consistent follow-up allows for thoughtful, measured adjustments that prioritize long-term health outcomes.
Why Professional Nutrition Consultations Matter
Online advice, social media recommendations, and AI-generated meal plans often lack medical context, nutritional precision, and individualized safety considerations.
At The Holistic Canine, consultations are grounded in:
- Clinical nutrition principles
- NRC and AAFCO nutrient standards
- Evidence-based research
- Individual health history, diagnostics, and risk factors
This ensures guidance is appropriate, responsible, and tailored — not generic or trend-driven.
Is a Phone Consultation Right for You?
A phone consultation may be the right fit if you:
- Want professional nutrition guidance without a full meal plan
- Are overwhelmed by conflicting information
- Need help navigating a medical diagnosis from a nutrition perspective
- Want reassurance that your current approach is safe and appropriate
If a full diet formulation is indicated, this will be discussed during the consultation so you can make an informed decision moving forward.
How to Get Started
- Purchase a phone consultation
- Complete the client intake form (sent via email)
- Schedule your call
- Receive personalized, professional nutrition guidance
Clear guidance. Clinical expertise. Compassionate support.
Who This Service Is Not For
Phone consultations are not intended for pet parents seeking quick fixes, free advice, or generic feeding recommendations. This service is also not appropriate for those who prefer trend-based or DIY approaches without professional guidance.
The Holistic Canine serves clients who want thoughtful, individualized nutrition support grounded in science, clinical reasoning, and respect for each dog’s unique health profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a phone consultation enough to actually help my pet?
Yes, when used appropriately. A consultation provides professional guidance, clarity, and direction tailored to your pet’s situation. It is ideal for:
- Reviewing your current diet
- Addressing nutrition concerns
- Discussing supplement use
- Exploring holistic support strategies
- Understanding next steps
For pets with complex medical needs, the consultation often serves as the foundation for determining whether a full clinical nutrition plan is warranted.
Do I need to prepare anything before the call?
You will be asked to complete a brief intake form prior to your appointment. This allows the consultation to be efficient and focused on your pet’s specific needs rather than generalities.
If you have recent veterinary records, lab work, or diet details, those can further improve the quality of guidance provided—but they are not required for general consultations.
What if I need more than just a consultation?
If your pet’s needs extend beyond education and guidance (for example, if they require a custom meal plan or therapeutic formulation), this will be discussed during the call. You will receive clear recommendations on appropriate next steps, without pressure or upselling.
The consultation helps ensure you invest in the right service; not an unnecessary one.
Will I receive a written plan after the consultation?
Phone consultations are primarily educational and advisory. While you may receive brief follow-up notes or recommendations, a fully structured written meal plan requires a formal nutrition service.
If, during your consultation, it becomes clear that your pet would benefit from a written plan, you will be given clear options to proceed.