Dog Nutritionist in Somerset – Personalised feeding plans for healthier dogs in Somerset and the South West of England.

I help with:

• Puppies
• Adult dogs
• Senior dogs
• Overweight dogs
• Dogs with allergies and food intolerances
• Gut-related problems a speciality
• Dogs with skin issues
• Fussy eaters
• Raw-fed / home cooked-fed / kibble-fed dogs

Why choose a local dog nutritionist in Somerset

• Knowledge of local area affecting requirements for parasite treatments and suitable vaccination protocol — not traditionally nutrition-related, but definitely dog health related!
• Familiarity with local dog services.
• In-person consultations throughout the South West.
• Extensive knowledge of dog nutrition.
• Dog diet advice in Somerset and the South West
• Easier follow-up support.

Areas covered

While the vast majority of my dog nutritionist consultations take place remotely throughout the UK via telephone and video conference, I am more than happy to provide local dog nutrition services for:

• Bath
• Weston-super-Mare
• Taunton
• Yeovil
• Bridgwater
• Wells
• Glastonbury
• Frome
• Bruton
• Bournemouth
• Poole
• Weymouth
• Dorchester
• Shaftesbury
• Sherborne
• Lyme Regis
• Wimborne Minster

As well as towns and cities throughout Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Services provided

As with we human beings, good dog nutrition is everything. The very cornerstone of good health is a healthy diet. As a local canine nutritionist in Somerset and the South West of England my services include:

• 1-to-1 telephone and video consultations
• Face-to-face, in-person home consultations subject to travel expenses being met
• Diet formulation for adult dogs and senior dogs
• New puppy dietary guidance — puppy nutrition in Somerset
• Therapeutic diet formulation for dogs with certain health conditions
• Raw feeding consultant in Somerset

My dog nutrition service also includes:

• Tailored meal plans
• Homemade dog food formulation
• Food advice for allergies, food intolerances and diseases
• Weight management & dog weight loss in Somerset
• Expert feeding advice on all aspects of dog nutrition for healthy dogs
• Customised diet plans and feeding guides for individual client dogs
• Downloadable breed-specific feeding guides
• Condition specific feeding guides and diet plans for all canine health conditions
• Bespoke feeding plans for puppies and senior dogs
• Dietary help with fussy eaters
• Bespoke diet plans and feeding guides tailored to any dog’s specific requirments taking into account its age, breed, activity level and health status

Plus Local Talks — FREE subject to travel expenses!

In a nutshell, throughout the South West of England, I provide an expert, personalised, evidence-based dog nutrition service to help manage existing health conditions, support specific life stages and simply to improve the health outcomes of individual client dogs.

Importantly as well, I am able to offer out-of-hours dog nutrition services covering evenings and weekends to suit the needs of the modern, and frequently exceptionally busy, pet parent.

My process — how it works

1. Initial client contact.
2. Sending of initial health and lifestyle questionnaire for a bigger picture of client dog’s situation.
3. Initial consultation via telephone, WhatsApp or FaceTime.
4. Custom nutrition plan.
5. Food transition guidance.
6. Ongoing support (subject to the consultation plan booked).

Google review

“As a dog professional, I sought Gerald’s expertise because I needed a clear, structured plan for my younger dog. While I have completed courses in canine nutrition and make a conscious effort to stay up to date, the field evolves rapidly — and with social media saturated with “miracle” products and conflicting advice, even those with knowledge can find it overwhelming.

Gerald was exceptional. He responded promptly, and within just a few emails we had arranged a phone consultation for the very next day.

What truly sets Gerald apart is not only his depth of knowledge, but his kindness and generosity with his time and advice. He took the time to listen carefully to all of my dog’s quirks, quickly understood the underlying issues, and provided thoughtful, practical options and solutions tailored to our situation.

Thanks to Gerald, I now have a clear, trustworthy plan of action — and most importantly, confidence in the path forward to support my dog’s health.

Thank you so much, Gerald!”

Ligia Wright-Turincio, owner, Velvet Paws Retreat, Southampton, Licensed Dog Boarder, Professional Day Care and Boarder, Professional Dog Walker, registered member of the Modern Dog Walkers Association.

How much does a canine nutritionist in Somerset charge?

The cost of a local dog nutrition service very much varies according to the specific services required.

From a little under £10 for a standard, pre-formulated and downloadable homemade feeding guide for dogs, to a little under £250 for a full consultation with ongoing support. (Prices as of spring 2026).

For local clients in Somerset and the neighbouring counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall and Gloucestershire, I am happy to offer a 1-hour telephone, WhatsApp or FaceTime consultation to put a new perspective on a persistent problem, for just £120.

This is perfect for:

• New puppies: covering diet advice (commercial, homemade or raw diets), diet formulation, feeding schedules and advice and, equally importantly, the latest vaccination protocols that will hopefully set your pup on the road to a long, happy and healthy life.
• Senior dogs: covering the specific dietary needs of the senior citizens of the dog world, specialising in gut and joint health.
• Gut-related issues: gut-related problems including diarrhoea, digestive distress, ear and skin infections are a speciality of the Canine Nutritionist.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Do you offer online consultations in Somerset?
A. Yes. I also offer online dog nutrition consultations in Somerset.

Q. Can you help dogs with allergies?
A. Yes, I can help dogs with allergies and with food intolerances which many people mistake for allergies.

Q. Do you create raw feeding plans?
A. Yes, I do create raw feeding plans.

Q. How much does a consultation with a dog nutritionist in Somerset cost?
A. A consultation with a dog nutritionist in Somerset can be as little as £69.

Q. Do you cover the whole of the South West of England?
A. Yes, as a canine nutritionist in Somerset I can also cover the whole of the South West of England.

Q. Can you work alongside my vet?
A. Yes, I can work alongside your vet including vets such as Newton Clarke and Wellpets in my home town of Yeovil.

About the Somerset dog nutritionist

My name is Gerald Pepin and I’m a qualified dog nutritionist based in Somerset in the South West of England. As a leading UK dog nutritionist with a diploma in animal nutrition and many years of study and hands-on experience, my practice has been based in rural Somerset for something in the region of 13 years. On the Dorset / Somerset border, I’m also pretty close to the neighbouring counties of Wiltshire and Devon, and in the grand scheme of things, even Cornwall and Gloucstershire might be considered relatively local.

All that said, because dog nutritionists like myself work remotely, we are also able to cover many other areas of the UK and the rest of the world. In fact there are few areas of the world where I have not consulted on dog nutrition at one time or another.

I’ve also been fortunate enough to have been a regular on BBC Radio South West, BBC Radio Somerset and even BBC television on occasion. Not bad for someone who came to dog nutrition relatively late in life after starting out his working life in the Armed Forces at the tender age of 15!

The great thing about being a dog nutritionist is that, yes, I might be a dog nutritionist in Somerset, but as previously mentioned, via the likes of Zoom, WhatsApp and FaceTime, I am able to consult with pet parents anywhere in the world. That said, some pet parents prefer to use services local to them via telephone or even face-to-face home visits if necessary, so hopefully anyone looking for a dog nutritionist in Somerset will be able to find me.

And by the way, if you live in Yeovil and you’re looking for an excellent dog trainer, try Sarah of Lavender Paws. I’ve worked with her extensively. She’s a lovely lady and she’s brilliant!