First Year Foundations

Puppy & Kitten Nutrition Program
A structured, proactive nutrition program designed to support growth, development, and lifelong health from the very beginning.

Small Breed Puppies & Kittens: $650-$850

Large Breed Puppies & Giant Breeds: $975-$1200

Why the First Year Matters

The first year of life sets the foundation for:

  • Gut health and immune development

  • Skeletal growth and joint integrity

  • Skin, coat, and dental health

  • Metabolic and hormonal balance

Nutrition mistakes made early — even with the best intentions — can quietly contribute to chronic issues later in life. This program provides guidance before problems arise, with built-in support as your pet grows and changes.

Who This Program Is For

  • Puppy and kitten parents who want proactive, science-informed guidance

  • Pets without a current medical diagnosis

  • Families who want structured support — not just a one-time plan

  • Breeds with higher orthopedic, digestive, or skin risk

What’s Included

Initial Foundation Consultation

✔ Comprehensive intake & growth history

✔ 60-minute initial consultation

✔ Customized nutrition & supplement plan

✔ Transition from current breeder recommended feeding to the new diet

✔ Feeding strategy tailored to breed, size, and life stage

✔ Growth-appropriate calorie and nutrient guidance

✔ Age appropriate spay/neuter recommendation based on current research

✔ Holistic parasite prevention considerations based on your environment

✔ Minor socialization, behavior, suggestions based on individual needs (crate training, potty training, mental stimulation, etc)

✔ Pet first aid basics to give you the tools you need to minimize health care costs during the life of your pet. (Digestive upset, wound care, skin/coat ailments, etc).

Ongoing Education & Preventative Guidance

Over the course of your pet’s first year, you’ll receive six educational email guides, designed to address the most common early-life health concerns:

  1. Building a Healthy Gut (leaky gut prevention & microbiome support)

  2. Dental Health from Day One

  3. Nutrition Support for Spay/Neuter & Anesthesia

  4. Joint & Skeletal Development

  5. Skin & Coat Protection

  6. Pet First Aid & Nutrition Support in Emergencies

These guides are educational, practical, and designed to empower you — without overwhelming you.

Growth Check-Ins & Nutrition Adjustments

Because growth rates vary widely by species and size, this program includes structured check-ins to ensure nutrition remains appropriate.

Check-ins allow me to:

  • Recalculate calories and nutrients based on current weight and growth rate

  • Adjust calcium, phosphorus, protein, and energy as needed

  • Account for spay/neuter timing, activity changes, and growth spurts

  • Ensure your pet’s nutrition remains aligned with their developmental stage

Puppies -Small & Medium Breeds (up to 1 year):

Recommended check-ins at:

  • 3, 4,5, 6, 9, and 12 months

Large & Giant Breeds (up to 24 months):

  • 3, 4, 6, 9,12, 18, 24 months

Recommended check-ins through skeletal maturity to protect joints and growth plates.

Kittens

Recommended check-ins at:

  • 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

Optional Ongoing Support

Families who want continuous access may add:

  • Concierge Puppy & Kitten Nutrition Support

  • Monthly email guidance

  • Support during growth spurts or transitions

  • Ongoing reassurance as questions arise

Active participation in recommended check-ins is required to maintain concierge support.

Why Work With Wells Pet Nutrition Early?

This program is built on:

  • Preventative, whole-body nutrition

  • Education and confidence — not fear-based feeding

  • Thoughtful adjustments as your pet grows

  • Respect for veterinary care and diagnostics

  • A realistic, joyful approach to feeding your pet

Early guidance often prevents the need for intensive medical nutrition later.

Ready to Build a Strong Foundation?

If you’re welcoming a new puppy or kitten and want thoughtful, proactive nutrition support from the start, the First Year Foundation Program is designed for you.

Ready to get started? Request and appointment here!

Professional Standard of Care Statement

Growth-based nutrition programs require scheduled reassessment to ensure safety and accuracy. For this reason, all recommended check-ins are prepaid and considered a required component of care.

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