Question 1

Do I need a consultation if my dog seems fine?

Accepted Answer

Most people who book with me already have something going on. That is usually what makes someone reach out in the first place.You do not need a problem to get something out of this. You see your dog every day, which makes patterns hard to catch. Things that read as "that is just how she is" are sometimes worth a second look, and most pet parents were never trained to know the difference.A consult puts an experienced set of eyes on your dog as a whole. We go through exactly what your dog is eating, whether it is working for them, what it is doing for their body, what I like about it, and my honest read on the company, the ingredient quality, and whether the food fits your dog's life stage. If you want recommendations, that is part of it too.You also leave with a written report. It becomes part of your dog's record, something you can keep and come back to.The bigger reason is preventative care. Waiting until a dog is visibly declining is common, and I would rather get ahead of it. There are also a lot of small things I have picked up over years in this industry that I have never seen in a textbook or in a professional course. Those tend to be the parts people find most useful.The Vet Visit Prep Sheet is included for the same reason. Vet appointments move fast. Walking in with specific questions about your dog's breed and life stage helps you get more out of the time you have.

Question 2

Am I going to have to switch my dog's food?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily, and rarely all of it.A lot of people are already feeding something good. What I am looking at is the whole picture. Ten brands can all be genuinely high quality and still not be the right fit for one specific dog, once you factor in breed, lifestyle, symptoms, and how that dog's body is actually responding. Sometimes the better fit is a smaller brand that costs less than what someone is already buying.More often the changes are adjustments rather than a full switch. Water in the bowl. A different rotation. Whole vegetables, fruit, or pumpkin added in. Mixing formats.If you tell me you spend $80 a month and want to stay there or pull back, that is the number we work with. I am not here to talk you into spending more.

Question 3

My dog has a sensitive stomach. Should I really be changing anything?

Accepted Answer

This is one of the most common things I hear. A dog finally settles on a food, nobody wants to touch it, and I completely understand that.Here is how I think about it. I like rotating dogs through different brands once or twice a year. Different companies source from different farms in different states, which means what goes into your dog is not identical bag to bag. In my experience variety tends to be good for a dog, in the same way most of us think it is good for a kid to play outside in the dirt.A sensitive stomach does not have to be permanent. In a lot of the dogs I have worked with it is a starting point, and small introductions over time widen what they can handle. I am happy to walk you through what that could look like for your dog.If you want to stay on one food, that is a completely valid choice and I will support it. I just want you to know the other options are there.

Question 4

Can I do the consultation without a call?

Accepted Answer

That is completely okay. Some people have busy schedules, some are more comfortable in writing and some just prefer not to be on a call.When you book, you will still be asked to choose Google Meet or phone. Just pick either one, then email me at contact@simplypetwell.com and let me know you would prefer to connect another way, like going over your report and questions by email. You will still get the same care and attention for your dog.

Question 5

What does the consultation actually cover?

Accepted Answer

We start with what you are hoping to get out of it. Some people want a general education on their dog's breed and nutrition. Others come in with a specific goal like weight management, introducing new foods, or building a plan around a budget or a schedule.From there we look at the whole dog: the food and what it is doing for your dog, what to watch for, feeding routine and timing, breed predispositions, grooming, costs and more. I will also help you know when checkups and vaccines typically come up and what questions are worth bringing to your veterinarian.Every report comes out different. A French Bulldog owner working on weight management and a Chihuahua owner working on weight management get very different reports. Frenchies tend to run lower energy, so the plan has to be realistic about how much exercise is actually going to happen. With a Chihuahua the questions lean more toward meal frequency and texture. Same goal, different dog, different plan.Along with your personalized report, you get a 45-minute call to walk through it together, three printables, a 15-minute check-in and email support.

Question 6

Why not just ask ChatGPT or search online?

Accepted Answer

You can, and general information is not a bad place to start. The difference is experience and specificity.An AI tool will give you an answer that sounds confident. So will a lot of pet marketing. Raw feeding is a good example. There are people online who will tell you it is the only correct way to feed a dog. It is not the right call for every dog, every budget, every breed, or every household. If you have a baby crawling around the kitchen, raw handling is a real consideration. A general answer cannot know that about you.What I bring is more than 8 years working with pet parents one on one, on the retail floor and in consultations, on top of my certification. I have worked with 8 week old puppies and with 18 year old dogs carrying long medical histories. I have also seen what happens after a recommendation, which is the part generic advice never follows up on.Every dog deserves care that is personal. Generic advice is fine. Personal advice is better.

Question 7

What are you actually trying to achieve for my dog?

Accepted Answer

Longevity, but not the way that word usually gets used. I am not trying to add years for the sake of years. A 19 year old dog who spent 10 of those years struggling through medical issues, surgeries, and medication is hard on the dog and hard on everyone around them.The goal is a dog who reaches 19 and is only really slowing down at the very end. Living well the whole way through.Dogs move through their life stages much faster than we do, so changes show up faster for them in both directions. That cuts the wrong way with poor nutrition. It also cuts the right way. Small changes often show results sooner than people expect.

Question 8

What happens when I click Book Now?

Accepted Answer

You will be taken to my booking page, where you can choose a time that works for you and select Google Meet or phone for our call. Payment is made at booking.Once you book, you will receive a confirmation email along with your dog's questionnaire. It is a fillable PDF where you share your dog's health, diet, daily routine and anything else you want me to know. Please save it and email it back at least four days before our call.I use your answers to prepare your dog's personalized report before we meet. Then on our 45-minute call, we walk through it together, talk through recommendations and answer any questions you have.After the call, you will also have your printables, a 15-minute check-in and email support as you put the plan into practice.

Question 9

What if none of the times listed work for me?

Accepted Answer

Reach out and we will find one. The calendar shows my regular availability, not the only times I can meet. If nothing on there fits your schedule, message me through the contact page and we will figure out a time that works.

Allergies

Digestive Issues

Joint Support

Healthy Weight

Skin & Coat Support

Senior Care

Supplements

Improve Existing Diet

Proactive Care

Yeast

Personalized Dog Nutrition & Wellness Consultation

What’s included:

1. You book

Choose a date and time that works for you and complete your $179 payment when you book. You’ll also choose whether you’d prefer to meet by video or phone.

3. I review everything & build your report

I’ll review your questionnaire and begin building your personalized PetWell report.

If anything is unclear or I need a little more information, I may email you with specific follow-up questions, so keep an eye on your inbox before our consultation.

Do I need a consultation if my dog seems fine?

Am I going to have to switch my dog's food?

My dog has a sensitive stomach. Should I really be changing anything?

Can I do the consultation without a call?

What does the consultation actually cover?

Why not just ask ChatGPT or search online?

What are you actually trying to achieve for my dog?

What happens when I click Book Now?

What if none of the times listed work for me?

Allergies

Digestive Issues

Joint Support

Healthy Weight

Skin & Coat Support

Senior Care

Supplements

Improve Existing Diet

Proactive Care

Yeast

Personalized Dog Nutrition & Wellness Consultation

What’s included:

1. You book Choose a date and time that works for you and complete your $179 payment when you book. You’ll also choose whether you’d prefer to meet by video or phone.

3. I review everything & build your report I’ll review your questionnaire and begin building your personalized PetWell report. If anything is unclear or I need a little more information, I may email you with specific follow-up questions, so keep an eye on your inbox before our consultation.

Do I need a consultation if my dog seems fine?

Am I going to have to switch my dog's food?

My dog has a sensitive stomach. Should I really be changing anything?

Can I do the consultation without a call?

What does the consultation actually cover?

Why not just ask ChatGPT or search online?

What are you actually trying to achieve for my dog?

What happens when I click Book Now?

What if none of the times listed work for me?

1. You book

Choose a date and time that works for you and complete your $179 payment when you book. You’ll also choose whether you’d prefer to meet by video or phone.

3. I review everything & build your report

I’ll review your questionnaire and begin building your personalized PetWell report.

If anything is unclear or I need a little more information, I may email you with specific follow-up questions, so keep an eye on your inbox before our consultation.