Nutrition Counseling for Dogs & Cats

Whether you’re looking to address a health issue; IBD, Allergies, Leaky Gut, Dermatitis, Joint Pain, Chronic Ear infections, HUA, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease, CKD, CSD, etc. Learn how to make your pets food at home, or simply change their diet, we are here to guide, and support you, so that you can feel confident that you’re making the right choice for YOUR pet.

Nutrition Services for Dogs & Cats

We offer a wide variety of services to help your dog thrive in and outside of the home. We understand that pets are family, and our goal is to help your dog thrive and live a long, happy and healthy life, and that starts with their diet. For all living-beings, diet is the pinnacle of health. Most common ailments can all be linked back to poor nutrition, or an inflammatory diet. In our services, we aim to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed health choices for your pet and support them using the oldest medicine known to man; food.

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Meet your Pet’s Nutritionist

Autumn is a Certified Canine & Feline Nutritionist who has been working in the Pet Industry for nearly a decade. Professionally, Autumn has been nutrition counseling for the past 9+ years. She was certified through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and is trained in Diet Formulation, Food Therapy and Disease Management Diets. Autumn specializes in formulating complete and balanced recipes with a focus on biologically appropriate whole foods, and teaching pet owners how to make their pets food at home and responsibly monitor their pets health. Autumn has had the unique opportunity to study under a wide variety of both, conventional, integrative and holistic veterinary practitioners and board certified veterinary nutritionists. Over the past decade Autumn has helped thousands of pet parents improve their pets diets either by assisting them in finding the right premade food from a trustworthy brand for their pet, or by formulating diets specifically to the needs of each pet. Having worked in the Pet Food Industry, Autumn understands how under-regulated and confusing it can be to make healthy choices you can feel confident in and she aims to help you make informed decisions and improve your pets quality of life.

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Where to Begin?

Nutrition is very specific to each animal AND family depending on; time constraints, budgetary needs and health history. What may work flawlessly for one pet, may cause issues for another. During Nutrition Counseling we work closely with you over a period of weeks to months to find the best option for you and your pet, taking into consideration their unique needs.

We go over their medical history, diet, medications and supplements and formulate a longterm plan for your dog or cat. First we do a 25 minute phone consultation to go over your pets history and pin-point their needs and decide if Nutrition Counseling is right for you ($35, can be booked below). After your initial consultation you will receive plan options. If your pet is in good health, you may simply be looking for a better pre-made option OR your pet may have health concerns such as; allergies, leaky gut, HUA, or IBD conditions that need more attention, we will figure out your specific wants and needs during your initial phone consultation. If your pet does have health conditions, further labwork or tests may be requested for your pet through your veterinarian or other labs. Once you have selected your Nutrition Counseling Plan, you will receive an invoice and paperwork to be completed online. We then begin working on your pets customized Nutrition Plan and schedule your next appointment, which can range in time from 45 minutes -1.5 hours. During this next appointment we teach you about the Pet Food Industry, AAFCO & the FDAs role in pet food, the nutritional needs of your pet, how their diet can affect their health & behavior, and present your pets custom wellness plan. Your plan will include, written instructions, a shopping list, supplement instructions (if needed), resources, guides and notes. You will then have a series of wellness email check-ins or phone calls (depending on your plan) to make sure they’re on the right path and assist you and your pet on their new diet journey.

Your pets diet can either be aiding them by supporting all bodily functions and warding off illness, or it could be causing inflammation and stress. Much like with our own nutrition, fresher and minimally processed food is best for overall health and wellness. However, our food has stricter regulations put in place to ensure quality, Conventional Pet Food is sorely lacking in regulation and quality assurance. It is said that most kibbles are more processed than human-snack foods… and you would not expect to thrive off of solely chips and cookies, so why do we expect them to?

Watch our video on this here: Click Here

Your pets gut is home to billions of tiny microorganisms that make-up the Gut Microbiome. This gut flora has a hand in nearly EVERY bodily function. It makes up 80% of Immune Function, is responsible for hormone production and control and digestion. Unfortunately, it’s also fragile, and can be thrown out of balance by; poor diet, antibiotics, medications, etc. Antibiotics and Medications are sometimes necessary, but often overused and the Gut Microbiome can take up to two years to repopulate on it’s own, and with it being the power house for many bodily functions it’s vitally important to support it with proper diet.

Watch our YouTube interview with renowned Veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan on this topic here: Click Here!

Why Does Nutrition Matter?

Our plans are customized to fit the needs of you and YOUR pet. We spend many hours and several weeks to months assisting you and your pet and making sure you are on the right track. We do not only formulate diets, we create wellness plans to support your pet in the longterm. Our plans are created to last, and are intended for longterm use. Nutrition Counseling with us is a health investment in your pets future.

Nutrition Counseling can be as simple or involved as you would like. We are dedicated to educating and empowering you to make informed choices for your pet and support their longterm health. Pricing can vary case by case, but below are some examples for budgetary reasons. If your pet has; allergies, GI issues, skin problems or other health concerns this will require a more involved approach.

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Custom Recipes

We formulate complete & balanced recipes to meet or exceed AAFCOs current standards for nutrient levels. We use ADF software to breakdown each macro and micronutrient and our years of experience to formulate recipes that are not only nutritionally complete, but also biologically appropriate for your dog or cat. These range between $45-$65 per recipe depending on difficulty and needs. We do offer packages of recipes at discounted rates. This is subject to change depending on case difficulty.
Nutrition Plans

We take about 1-2 weeks to formulate your plan and spend between 1-4 hours on this depending on difficulty. Plan pricing includes the price for your long appointment as well as your pets personalized plan. Plan pricing is specific to each dog and their unique case. General pricing - plans start at $300 for one pet, if you have several pets that requires separate plans and there are significant discounts for each additional plan, additional plans are typically around $150. This is subject to change depending on case difficulty.
Continued Support

The amount of support will vary depending on your pets needs, if there are health concerns, etc. Typically you will receive a package of weekly, biweekly, or monthly email or phone check-ins to support you and your pet on their new wellness journey. We use these to make adjustments, offer counsel, etc. This package typically comes out to between $100-$200 per month for up to 6 months of help, depending on the amount of support you choose with your plan. This is more geared towards dogs who are dealing with health issues like; IBD, Allergies, HUA, etc. This is subject to change depending on case difficulty.

What our clients are saying…

"I had a nutrition counseling session with Autumn in 2022 and she helped find me the best quality food that fit my budget to help improve my dogs digestive health. My dog is now so healthy, she gets compliments all the time about how soft and shiny her coat is, her teeth stay white and clean, and she has consistent and healthy poops! Anytime she has a GI flare-up, I can count on ABC's resources to help get her through it, since the traditional "bland diet" does not work for my pup. Autumn is always helpful in answering my many questions about brands and feeding guidelines, and is such a knowledgeable resource for all things nutrition and behavior. I recommend her services to all my friends!

Jordan S.
"I have followed Autumn for a few years now and I have nothing but amazing things to preach about her and her business. She is the reason I fell in love with canine nutrition and speaking with her about Industry Training only grew that passion. Autumn is unbelievably well spoken, knowledgeable and well rounded in all aspects of canine nutrition and training. In a world filled with negativity, she always found a positive to EVERYTHING she spoke about. Every question was answered, advice was given and nothing but facts were provided with the evidence to support it. If you are considering any of Autumn's services, I highly recommend not only Industry Training but everything she offers. You will leave with so much more knowledge than you came in with and such an appreciation for the work she puts forth for her clients. Thank you Autumn for being such a bright light in this space, it is forever appreciated."

Alyssa R.
“Hiring Autumn with A Balanced Canine was the best decision!! She not only tailors each recipe to your own individual dog, but she also offers so much support throughout. I was struggling for a long time with my HUA Dalmatian. I had no idea how to feed him and how to prevent stones. It felt like his health was way out of my control which was so stressful. I was so happy to have finally found a nutritionist that cares so much about each individual client and their dogs. Now I feel confident in my Dalmatian’s diet and health because of Autumn!! :)”

Beth M.
"Our dog has a very sensitive stomach and tends to be too thin, we worked with Autumn over 3 months and it’s been really great! Our dog has maintained his weight and he doesn’t skip meals anymore, his stomach is settled, highly recommend!"

Clair B.
"Autumn was so helpful with our Jack Russell who had repeated bloating issues. We went to specialists and had so many vet appts and blood work was always “normal”. Autumn was so patient with all of our hesitations and questions. We were so worried about what to feed him bc he would constantly be in pain. She helped us figure out how to heal his gut and fix his food. He has been belly issue free since we started making changes with her! We are forever grateful!!"

Gina R.
"We sent our first dog to Autumn for training nearly 7 years ago and had such a wonderful experience, we continued to use her business for pet sitting services when we were out of town and then just recently we got another dog that started presenting with strong reactivity, we sent our dog through one of Autumn's Board & Train programs and could not have been more pleased! The training is effective, Autumn is passionate and knowledgeable and with her training and guidance we have a completely different dog who is happy, confident and listens! We also decided to use her for Nutrition Counseling for our cat that kept experiencing repeated ear infections and UTIs over the years, since working with her on our cats nutrition these issues have completely resolved, which I didn't even think was possible!! We highly, highly recommend A Balanced Canine and all of their services!!"

Mary D.
"Autumn runs an amazing nutritional and dog training business! I don’t have a dog, but I do have a cat that’s been having health issues mostly related to diet. The nutritional advice has been a huge help for my cat to stop having the issues he’s been having. If you’re looking for more wholesome diet consultations and advice, I highly recommend!"

Marley B.
"Autumn was has been SO helpful from the beginning since I found her. A friend had recommended her page when we had found out the ONLY two good kibble brands (Orijen & Acana) were being sold to MARS and I didn’t have time to deep dive into finding a decent brand to switch to. Autumn thankfully was doing the work for everyone-contacting multiple companies to get more information on the wording and details of what they said they offered. While it was disheartening to read how many companies present such confusing and misleading information, it really led me to trust Autumn and how hard she works for her clients. Since then, I’ve worked with Autumn and continue to in establishing alternative and holistic solutions for helping my older dog with arthritis. I’ve learned so much already and sincerely look forward to learning more to best help all my pups! Thank you so much Autumn!"

Noelle F.
"Fantastic! As a new dog owner, I was clueless about what nutrients were best and necessary for my puppy. Especially on the proper portion to give so, I won't overfeed my fur baby. Thanks to Autumn, and her incredible resources has helped me a pet owner life easier. Let’s not forget the process of potty training, within two weeks of training with autumn, Zaidey has learned to give me a sign when she had to go and of course with a reward of having her treat. I recommend A Balanced Canine! Autumn is such a loving, caring, and wonderful person who is filled with great knowledge and understanding about what is best for your dog."

Lorena C.
"Autumn’s Recommended Feeding Guide is an incredible resource and helped me choose the best feeding option for my dog. I was thrown into the world of dog nutrition after my dog Ranger had to be hospitalized for HGE. Rangers vet prescribed him the typical Purina Hydrolyzed which I thought was great food. When I realized it was not, I was overwhelmed when I turned to google to try and learn how to feed my dog. Thankfully, I randomly found Autumn’s IG account and purchased her guide. The guide offers multiple dog and cat feeding options depending on your preferences and lifestyle choices. Ranger has been doing great on his new food and I have so much confidence approaching his healing journey because of people like Autumn!"

Dee
"Understanding how to feed your dog the best is confusing often there isn’t correct information available from vets. Using A balanced Canine was the answer to this issue!!!! Autumn is extremely knowledgeable and so easy to follow. She can educate you on various options to fit your budget and comfort levels. Also offering extended consultation for later down the road should you want to change or if your dog has other needs."

Cathi A.