Certified Pet Dietitian and Pet Nutritionist - Nationwide
As a proud co-owner and operator of an Earthwise Pet store since July 2019, I bring years of experience and a passion for helping you provide the best care for your beloved fur babies. My expertise lies in commercial pet foods, and I am dedicated to guiding pet parents in making informed decisions about their pets' nutrition. I am certified in American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR, ensuring that your pets' safety and well-being are always my top priority. Whether you have a petite feline or a large canine companion, my services cater to all sizes, ensuring every pet receives personalized attention.
I offer to review what you're currently feeding your pets and provide tailored recommendations for healthier commercial pet food options. If you're exploring homemade diets, I can assess your current regimen and suggest healthier ingredient alternatives to enhance your pet's nutrition. In addition, I provide a comprehensive, typed-up overview of the key teachings I share with my Earthwise Pet store customers. This valuable resource includes insights on food selection, storage, and necessary supplements—knowledge you won't find through internet searches, veterinarians, or product packaging.
While I do not create homemade recipes or adjust portion sizes, I believe that consistency and accuracy are vital in preventing nutrient imbalances in homemade diets. My flexible cancellation policy ensures that your needs are always accommodated, and I am committed to making the journey of pet care as smooth and rewarding as possible. Pets are family, and I am here to support yours. Ready to get started? Book me through Petworks today!
- Certified
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
I am happy to help you in the following ways:
Look at what you're feeding and make recommendations (commercial pet foods).
Look at your home made diet and recommend healthier ingredients if needed.
Give you my full typed up overview of exactly what I teach at my store day to day which each of my customers has used to learn what foods and ingredients to look for and how to store them, what supplements they need etc. Information you won't get from google, your vet, commercials or even the bag/can.
What I am not offering:
Homemade recipes, portion changes of ingredients in your recipes
There is nothing wrong with home-made, but in my experience, it is very hard for pet parents to keep up with it long term without overdosing or depleting their pets of certain nutrients by making mistakes or skipping steps/ingredients too long.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Nutritionist
- Puppy Nutrition
- Senior Dog Diet
- Dog Nutritionist
- Cat Nutritionist
- Pet Nutritionist
What types of consultations do you offer?
- Wellness support
- Post-surgical dietary care
- Cancer-supportive nutrition
- GI/IBD-focused care
- Allergy elimination plans
- Ongoing coaching
- Educational sessions (e.g., food label decoding)
What is your approach to care?
- Functional Nutrition
- Scientific / Evidence-Based
What type of nutrition support do you offer?
- Raw feeding support
- Commercial food guidance (e.g., brand comparison)
- Commercial prescription diet guidance
- Nutritional coaching
- Weight management
- Elimination diets
- Transition support (e.g. kibble to raw)
- Senior pet nutritional support
- Puppy/kitten growth support
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Corpus Christi TX, and can help anyone worldwide via remote consultations on Petworks
What year did you begin serving pets?
2019
How did you hone your craft?
Two certificates in feline and canine nutrition, including raw, and one certification as a canine/feline dietician.
Distinction
Customer Reviews
Everything went great!
- Diana GPet Pro's Response:
Thank you Diana. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer Baird was the best use of my money and my time! Jennifer is very knowledgeable about cat nutrition and she shared that knowledge with me in a format that I could easily understand and enjoy reading about. She gave me specific recommendations and I felt she listened to my concerns and addressed them specific to my cat's needs.
I'm so glad I chose her. (I enjoyed my time with her much more than the previous nutritionist I consulted last week. Wish I would have used Jennifer first...would have saved me that first time and money!
Thank you, Jennifer Baird, for caring about my problem!
Pet Pro's Response:
Very nice lady. Very happy to give information to help her kitties get what they need.
- Jennifer K SmithExcellent consultation and information! I would highly recommend her.
- Tanya CPet Pro's Response:
Smart lady, easy to work with, and I enjoyed giving her some useful information to love her cat even better if it's possible.
- Jennifer K SmithVery helpful.
- Tanya CPet Pro's Response:
Thank you. I appreciate you!
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer's amazing! She was very specific and gave lots of information about my dog's nutrition problems.
- Anna SPet Pro's Response:
Thank you and I hope I was able to help you some.
- Jennifer K SmithEverything went well. Jennifer responded quickly, answered my questions (and beyond), and provided some great feedback on my dog’s current diet. Thank you Jennifer!
- Liz BPet Pro's Response:
Super pleasant pet mom. I enjoyed helping!!
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer is very attentive and helpful. She helped me a lot and provided lots of information I needed.
- Anna SPet Pro's Response:
Always a pleasure to help Anna.
- Jennifer K SmithGreat!
- Nathan EPet Pro's Response:
Thank you very much. Glad to have helped.
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer was super helpful and very knowledgeable and kind. She was a pleasure to work with and I will definitely use her again if I need more help/info
- Nelly CPet Pro's Response:
Very nice pet mom. Happy to have helped,
- Jennifer K SmithQuick, responsive, and thorough.
- Nathan EPet Pro's Response:
Enjoyable to work with. Thank you very much.
- Jennifer K SmithHow do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Nutritionist
- Puppy Nutrition
- Senior Dog Diet
- Dog Nutritionist
- Cat Nutritionist
- Pet Nutritionist
What types of consultations do you offer?
- Wellness support
- Post-surgical dietary care
- Cancer-supportive nutrition
- GI/IBD-focused care
- Allergy elimination plans
- Ongoing coaching
- Educational sessions (e.g., food label decoding)
What is your approach to care?
- Functional Nutrition
- Scientific / Evidence-Based
What type of nutrition support do you offer?
- Raw feeding support
- Commercial food guidance (e.g., brand comparison)
- Commercial prescription diet guidance
- Nutritional coaching
- Weight management
- Elimination diets
- Transition support (e.g. kibble to raw)
- Senior pet nutritional support
- Puppy/kitten growth support
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Corpus Christi TX, and can help anyone worldwide via remote consultations on Petworks
What year did you begin serving pets?
2019
How did you hone your craft?
Two certificates in feline and canine nutrition, including raw, and one certification as a canine/feline dietician.
Customer Reviews
Everything went great!
- Diana GPet Pro Response:
Thank you Diana. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer Baird was the best use of my money and my time! Jennifer is very knowledgeable about cat nutrition and she shared that knowledge with me in a format that I could easily understand and enjoy reading about. She gave me specific recommendations and I felt she listened to my concerns and addressed them specific to my cat's needs.
I'm so glad I chose her. (I enjoyed my time with her much more than the previous nutritionist I consulted last week. Wish I would have used Jennifer first...would have saved me that first time and money!
Thank you, Jennifer Baird, for caring about my problem!
Pet Pro Response:
Very nice lady. Very happy to give information to help her kitties get what they need.
- Jennifer K SmithExcellent consultation and information! I would highly recommend her.
- Tanya CPet Pro Response:
Smart lady, easy to work with, and I enjoyed giving her some useful information to love her cat even better if it's possible.
- Jennifer K SmithVery helpful.
- Tanya CPet Pro Response:
Thank you. I appreciate you!
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer's amazing! She was very specific and gave lots of information about my dog's nutrition problems.
- Anna SPet Pro Response:
Thank you and I hope I was able to help you some.
- Jennifer K SmithEverything went well. Jennifer responded quickly, answered my questions (and beyond), and provided some great feedback on my dog’s current diet. Thank you Jennifer!
- Liz BPet Pro Response:
Super pleasant pet mom. I enjoyed helping!!
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer is very attentive and helpful. She helped me a lot and provided lots of information I needed.
- Anna SPet Pro Response:
Always a pleasure to help Anna.
- Jennifer K SmithGreat!
- Nathan EPet Pro Response:
Thank you very much. Glad to have helped.
- Jennifer K SmithJennifer was super helpful and very knowledgeable and kind. She was a pleasure to work with and I will definitely use her again if I need more help/info
- Nelly CPet Pro Response:
Very nice pet mom. Happy to have helped,
- Jennifer K SmithQuick, responsive, and thorough.
- Nathan EPet Pro Response:
Enjoyable to work with. Thank you very much.
- Jennifer K Smith🥣 About Jennifer K Smith — Certified Animal Nutritionist
Jennifer K Smith is a certified animal nutritionist and pet nutrition consultant based in Corpus Christi, TX — offering virtual consultations to pet parents across Texas and throughout the US. With specialized training in clinical pet nutrition, Jennifer works with pet parents to build personalized, science-backed diet plans tailored to their companion's unique health needs, age, lifestyle, and medical history. Whether your pet is managing a chronic condition, struggling with food sensitivities, or you simply want to optimize their diet for long-term wellness, Jennifer brings the expertise and attention to detail that makes a real difference.
What You Can Expect From a Consultation With Jennifer
Every consultation with Jennifer begins with a thorough review of your pet's health history, current diet, activity level, and any existing conditions or concerns. From there, Jennifer develops a personalized nutrition plan designed specifically for your companion — not a generic feeding guide, but a detailed, evidence-based strategy built around your pet's individual needs. Consultations are conducted virtually, making expert pet nutrition guidance accessible from anywhere in Texas or beyond. Most pet parents find that a single consultation with Jennifer provides the clarity and direction they've been looking for.
⭐ Why Pet Parents Choose Jennifer on PetWorks
Jennifer is a verified, reviewed animal nutritionist on PetWorks — a platform trusted by pet parents across the US and guided by the expertise of Dr. Marty Goldstein, DVM and Blue Buffalo founder Bill Bishop Jr. Every nutritionist on PetWorks is individually vetted by our team before appearing on the platform, and Jennifer's profile includes verified client reviews from real pet parents who have experienced meaningful improvements in their companion's health firsthand. Browse the reviews above to hear directly from pet parents whose animals have benefited from Jennifer's clinical expertise and genuine care.
🦔 How Booking Jennifer on PetWorks Works
Booking Jennifer is simple and secure. Select your preferred consultation type, choose Book Now for instant access or Request Quote to connect before committing, and complete your booking through PetWorks' secure checkout. Because all consultations are conducted virtually, you can book from anywhere in Texas without leaving home. Payment is handled securely through PetWorks — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna. Care Coverage at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues that may arise.
❤️ Your pet's health starts with what's in their bowl. Book a virtual consultation with Jennifer K Smith today.
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