Pet Nutrition Consultations by Licensed CPN Samantha Henson - Grand Rapids, MI
***2020 and 2021 Best of Petworks Award Winner***
Hi! I'm Samantha Henson, founder of Next Generation Pet Wellness and licensed Clinical Pet Nutritionist
I have spent the last 12 years dedicating my life to the health and wellness of animals and I can truly say that I love what I do. I have helped well over 1,500 cats and dogs live their happiest and healthiest lives through proper, biologically appropriate nutrition, supplementation, and exercise. I give pet owners the tools and education they need to help their furry family members.
I started Next Generation Pet Wellness as a way for people to get unbiased information about pet nutrition. It’s so difficult for pet owners to research online, or even in a store, and not feel overwhelmed by all the choices. I don’t sugar coat things, and because I’m not tied to any specific brand of food, I can be completely honest and remain impartial.
You may be wondering if you would ever need a pet nutritionist or know someone who might. I see dogs and cats (and other pets) from every walk of life and every budget.
A pet nutritionist can help:
Puppies and kittens whose owners want to start them on a great diet
Pets that have been on antibiotics (especially when young)
Pets that have been spayed or neutered before they finished growing
Pets that exhibit signs of allergies/sensitivities (i.e. itching, licking, excessive shedding, bald patches, tear staining)
Pets with stomach issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and nausea
Any senior pet
Pets with cancer
Pets with diabetes
Pets in renal failure
Pets with bladder issues (stones, crystals, UTIs, etc.)
Pets who need to lose or gain weight.
Consultations can be done via phone or virtual meeting and range from 30 minutes to 1 hour typically. Ongoing care programs are available as well.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Nutrition Consulting
Do you offer online sessions?
- Yes
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
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
- Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
- Clinical Pet Nutritionist - Academy of Natural Health Sciences (ANHS)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
$10 Off Personalized Recipes! Raw or Home-Cooked
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
All 50 states
What year did you begin serving pets?
2008
How did you hone your craft?
I honed my craft over the past decade by constantly treating patients, educating owners and growing and continuously adapting to new information.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Always make sure there is no motive behind the person recommending things to you. It would amaze you how many professionals are being paid to tell you to use something.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I will always be honest and unbiased, especially when it comes to the crazy world of pet nutrition. I run a science based practice and I refuse to accept money from pet food companies.
Distinction



Customer Reviews
Quick and helpful response!
- Rosalyn BlakeGreat communication! Polite and friendly.
- Ryan MaddoxSamantha was wonderful. This consultation exceeded everything I had hoped for! Thank you!
- Holly McSpaddenThanks a lot, everything has been awesome so far!
- Dawanda AndersonSamantha took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all of my questions. She built custom recipes based on my dog's extensive list of sensitivities. I could not be happier with her customer service or her product!
She was a joy to work with; I highly recommend!
Samantha was extremely knowledgeable and kind. She listened to all my concerns and was very responsive to all my questions. Can’t wait to start Lola on her gut healing journey.
- Christy JuddWe never had the appointment. Abby said she would have another do it but i preferred not to have the appointment.
- A. KhemsaraWent super well!
- Gina MobassalehSuper awesome initial session!
- Gina MobassalehI can't wait to see what you all create for my pups!
- Melissa GreerI can't wait to get started on a plan for healthy pups!
- Melissa GreerVery informative and knowledgeable
- Isabella SheltonGreat
- Lindsay StoneI am so happy to have found this resource for Tetley. Amanda was fantastic - surpassed expectations!
- Karen SpanoverSamantha is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
- Kimberly RussellI was pleased with my consultation, I feel confident in the advice I received and the direction I am heading with my best boy. I wish so many others would take the time to consult a nutritionist on their pets needs as there is so much bad information out there that could really cause harm to our pets. I am hopeful that I can turn my little guys health around and support him in living his best, healthiest life! I will definitely be telling my friends and family to do the same.
- Jennifer DemoffSamantha and Sarah have been great we have received our recipe and I’m hoping we will see some improvement in Charlees allergies!!
- Kim BraggSamantha contacted me immediately because my dog is in stage 4 renal failure she helped me understand the importance of getting her to eat. She immediately sent me a recipe that I prepared and my dog loves it and eat all her food. Samantha is very experienced in her field. I’m so grateful for her help
- Jenny GregorioEverything went great! Emily was amazing and helped me so much
- Taylor ClarkShe was all booked already but she gave me recommendations about other specialists.
- Sarah Dos Santos FrancaEverything went great, thanks so much!
- Patrice DagataWonderful experience, which is why I am now going through again for another recipe!
- Jennifer AnnisConsultation went very smoothly - seems very knowledgeable and caring!
- Aarlyn FerrisEverything went very well! Chewy has started on his new diet and loving it! A huge thank you to Samantha and her patience with all the follow ups.
Thank you again,
Michael
Great very easy to talk to and knowledgeable.
- Kyle PeotSamantha is an amazing consultant
She gave us a free consultation over the phone and then sent us contracts that describe exactly what we needed.
She was flexible, very knowledgeable, and we got some excellent advice for our dog cookies.
We love working with her and we will definitely reach out in the future for further help!
Samantha was very helpful and thorough
- Vanessa CulverSamantha took the time to listen to concerns and explain all the benefits and options. Super pleased with our session!
- Vanessa CulverGreat consult. Samantha Henson gave me so much information and helpful advice. Looking forward to my dog's improvement.
- Adriana RosselliSamantha is very knowledgeable. Her recommendations are customized to your pet and your lifestyle.
- Alexandra JosephVery helpful.
- De HuffordGreat advice , very helpful and answered all our questions.
- Peggy HypseImmediate response! I am so pleased with Samantha and Emily’s professional advice. Communication was excellent. Upon initial contact I was able to make an appointment for the following morning and received the personalized recipe and instructions for my
pups by that afternoon! Thank you Samantha and Emily!
Everything went great! Samantha's partner Emily helped us out and I couldn't be happier with our service. I now feel confident that I am providing the healthiest, well balanced meals for my puppy. I definitely recommend!
- Alysha AlanizSamantha is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and straight to the point. It was a very smooth and informative conversation. She gave me a lot of good advice and a peace of mind. I am extremely happy with the consultation.
- Hebe Tam-GreeleyEverything went great! Honestly the information I was able to receive was amazing definitely worth it. Still waiting on the topper recipe and i look forward to trying it out!
-Samantha is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. She was straight to the point and let me know areas I can improve with easy to implement suggestions.
- Sarah WinnSamantha is very knowledgeable, I was super impressed. She really seems like she cares and wants to help. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
- Michelle GoodmanSamantha is absolutely terrific! She eased my mind, was fun to talk to and is incredibly knowledgeable. I look forward to putting her advice into motion and seeing it impact my cats lives for the better
- Benjamin PierceShe was super helpful and knowledgeable! Thanks!
- Katie KitagawaSuper easy to chat with! such a great source of information! thank you again!
- Tabitha CardenSamantha was so helpful!! She is very knowledgeable and had some excellent insight. Cant wait to see the results of changing our pups diet. Thank you!
- Gabriella TrippEverything went smoothly, thanks a lot for the helpful information!
- Tammy JonesSamantha is fantastic, I am so glad we connected with her! We have 2 Sheepadoodles with IBD who have just switched to a natural food diet and Samantha is helping us ensure they are getting all the proper nutrients. Really appreciated learning from her expertise.
- Erin SteinbrueggeSamantha was an amazing help, and gave great pancreatitis nutrition advice for my senior Lab. She was incredibly kind and informative. Definitely money well spent!
- Imani PearsonSamantha is kind, caring and very knowledgeable! I am extremely hopeful about recommendations she has made!
Appreciate her advice and counsel!
Samantha was so knowledgeable and quick to provide all the answers I needed fir my pup!
- Crisi TempleAbsolutely amazing. So insightful and I learned so much about my dogs nutrition
- Sarah DobbrastineVery informative session, we feel prepared to tackle our pup's weight problem.
Thank you Samantha
Everything went well
- Robert HerndonThis was $$ very well spent !! Samantha was so helpful and knowledgeable. I only wish I had found her at the beginning of my home cooked journey
- Terri KaderaSamantha was so helpful and did a great job explaining everything. I would definitely recommend her!
- Elizabeth EliasHow do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Nutrition Consulting
Do you offer online sessions?
- Yes
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
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
- Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
- Clinical Pet Nutritionist - Academy of Natural Health Sciences (ANHS)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
$10 Off Personalized Recipes! Raw or Home-Cooked
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
All 50 states
What year did you begin serving pets?
2008
How did you hone your craft?
I honed my craft over the past decade by constantly treating patients, educating owners and growing and continuously adapting to new information.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Always make sure there is no motive behind the person recommending things to you. It would amaze you how many professionals are being paid to tell you to use something.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I will always be honest and unbiased, especially when it comes to the crazy world of pet nutrition. I run a science based practice and I refuse to accept money from pet food companies.
Customer Reviews
Quick and helpful response!
- Rosalyn BlakeGreat communication! Polite and friendly.
- Ryan MaddoxSamantha was wonderful. This consultation exceeded everything I had hoped for! Thank you!
- Holly McSpaddenThanks a lot, everything has been awesome so far!
- Dawanda AndersonSamantha took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all of my questions. She built custom recipes based on my dog's extensive list of sensitivities. I could not be happier with her customer service or her product!
She was a joy to work with; I highly recommend!
Samantha was extremely knowledgeable and kind. She listened to all my concerns and was very responsive to all my questions. Can’t wait to start Lola on her gut healing journey.
- Christy JuddWe never had the appointment. Abby said she would have another do it but i preferred not to have the appointment.
- A. KhemsaraWent super well!
- Gina MobassalehSuper awesome initial session!
- Gina MobassalehI can't wait to see what you all create for my pups!
- Melissa GreerI can't wait to get started on a plan for healthy pups!
- Melissa GreerVery informative and knowledgeable
- Isabella SheltonGreat
- Lindsay StoneI am so happy to have found this resource for Tetley. Amanda was fantastic - surpassed expectations!
- Karen SpanoverSamantha is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
- Kimberly RussellI was pleased with my consultation, I feel confident in the advice I received and the direction I am heading with my best boy. I wish so many others would take the time to consult a nutritionist on their pets needs as there is so much bad information out there that could really cause harm to our pets. I am hopeful that I can turn my little guys health around and support him in living his best, healthiest life! I will definitely be telling my friends and family to do the same.
- Jennifer DemoffSamantha and Sarah have been great we have received our recipe and I’m hoping we will see some improvement in Charlees allergies!!
- Kim BraggSamantha contacted me immediately because my dog is in stage 4 renal failure she helped me understand the importance of getting her to eat. She immediately sent me a recipe that I prepared and my dog loves it and eat all her food. Samantha is very experienced in her field. I’m so grateful for her help
- Jenny GregorioEverything went great! Emily was amazing and helped me so much
- Taylor ClarkShe was all booked already but she gave me recommendations about other specialists.
- Sarah Dos Santos FrancaEverything went great, thanks so much!
- Patrice DagataWonderful experience, which is why I am now going through again for another recipe!
- Jennifer AnnisConsultation went very smoothly - seems very knowledgeable and caring!
- Aarlyn FerrisEverything went very well! Chewy has started on his new diet and loving it! A huge thank you to Samantha and her patience with all the follow ups.
Thank you again,
Michael
Great very easy to talk to and knowledgeable.
- Kyle PeotSamantha is an amazing consultant
She gave us a free consultation over the phone and then sent us contracts that describe exactly what we needed.
She was flexible, very knowledgeable, and we got some excellent advice for our dog cookies.
We love working with her and we will definitely reach out in the future for further help!
Samantha was very helpful and thorough
- Vanessa CulverSamantha took the time to listen to concerns and explain all the benefits and options. Super pleased with our session!
- Vanessa CulverGreat consult. Samantha Henson gave me so much information and helpful advice. Looking forward to my dog's improvement.
- Adriana RosselliSamantha is very knowledgeable. Her recommendations are customized to your pet and your lifestyle.
- Alexandra JosephVery helpful.
- De HuffordGreat advice , very helpful and answered all our questions.
- Peggy HypseImmediate response! I am so pleased with Samantha and Emily’s professional advice. Communication was excellent. Upon initial contact I was able to make an appointment for the following morning and received the personalized recipe and instructions for my
pups by that afternoon! Thank you Samantha and Emily!
Everything went great! Samantha's partner Emily helped us out and I couldn't be happier with our service. I now feel confident that I am providing the healthiest, well balanced meals for my puppy. I definitely recommend!
- Alysha AlanizSamantha is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and straight to the point. It was a very smooth and informative conversation. She gave me a lot of good advice and a peace of mind. I am extremely happy with the consultation.
- Hebe Tam-GreeleyEverything went great! Honestly the information I was able to receive was amazing definitely worth it. Still waiting on the topper recipe and i look forward to trying it out!
-Samantha is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. She was straight to the point and let me know areas I can improve with easy to implement suggestions.
- Sarah WinnSamantha is very knowledgeable, I was super impressed. She really seems like she cares and wants to help. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
- Michelle GoodmanSamantha is absolutely terrific! She eased my mind, was fun to talk to and is incredibly knowledgeable. I look forward to putting her advice into motion and seeing it impact my cats lives for the better
- Benjamin PierceShe was super helpful and knowledgeable! Thanks!
- Katie KitagawaSuper easy to chat with! such a great source of information! thank you again!
- Tabitha CardenSamantha was so helpful!! She is very knowledgeable and had some excellent insight. Cant wait to see the results of changing our pups diet. Thank you!
- Gabriella TrippEverything went smoothly, thanks a lot for the helpful information!
- Tammy JonesSamantha is fantastic, I am so glad we connected with her! We have 2 Sheepadoodles with IBD who have just switched to a natural food diet and Samantha is helping us ensure they are getting all the proper nutrients. Really appreciated learning from her expertise.
- Erin SteinbrueggeSamantha was an amazing help, and gave great pancreatitis nutrition advice for my senior Lab. She was incredibly kind and informative. Definitely money well spent!
- Imani PearsonSamantha is kind, caring and very knowledgeable! I am extremely hopeful about recommendations she has made!
Appreciate her advice and counsel!
Samantha was so knowledgeable and quick to provide all the answers I needed fir my pup!
- Crisi TempleAbsolutely amazing. So insightful and I learned so much about my dogs nutrition
- Sarah DobbrastineVery informative session, we feel prepared to tackle our pup's weight problem.
Thank you Samantha
Everything went well
- Robert HerndonThis was $$ very well spent !! Samantha was so helpful and knowledgeable. I only wish I had found her at the beginning of my home cooked journey
- Terri KaderaSamantha was so helpful and did a great job explaining everything. I would definitely recommend her!
- Elizabeth Elias