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Allons-y Life "Let's go!" Full of energy and personality, our dogs brighten and enliven our lives!

(Cats, too!) We help them live their best life through targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes.

🤣Zia knows how to look sad and desperate - I want her to live long and prosper, so instead of tossing her treats when ...
08/06/2025

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Zia knows how to look sad and desperate - I want her to live long and prosper, so instead of tossing her treats when she begs, I give her attention, teach her a trick, or take her on a walk!

She doesn't stop begging (enough is never enough!) But I have noticed she is far more satisfied with a walk than she is with a snack 😉

How much your pet weighs is a huge factor for how long they'll live - if you have a hard time saying "no", I encourage you to find ways to say "yes!" that won't cause weight gain ❤️

Belly rubs and head scratches are free! Free of calories and free of cost 🤣🎉

Your pet isn't "big."You aren't "feeding 'em good."They're overweight.You love them, I know!But you can love them *longe...
07/01/2025

Your pet isn't "big."

You aren't "feeding 'em good."

They're overweight.

You love them, I know!

But you can love them *longer* if you feed them LESS.

Feed them WELL by giving them the nutrients they need - not fillers, not dyes, not cheap protein, not corn or wheat...

Quality satisfies far better than cheap quantity.

And you can help them lose weight with one simple trick, without leaving them ravenous ;)

The thing about "complete and balanced" is...It sounds reassuring, but it's hollow.Like any label or "catch phrase" used...
06/12/2025

The thing about "complete and balanced" is...

It sounds reassuring, but it's hollow.

Like any label or "catch phrase" used, you have to dig deeper to have a clue what's really in it.

So it *sounds* good, but...

What if I told you that a few scrap ingredients could technically be called "complete and balanced"?

Here's what most pet parents don't know:
Those four little words are based on minimums. The bare minimum to keep your pet alive.

(Read the label - there are literal minimum amounts listed)

Not thriving. Not optimal. Just... surviving.

It's like building a house to code versus building a house to last generations.
Both are "legal" - but which would you choose for your family?

Simple truth: Your pet deserves better than minimum standards.

PS: What's one thing you wish you'd known sooner about pet food? Share below!

Summer is here! Time for your pet's seasonal nutrition boost... ☀️The thing about summer is...Your pet's nutritional nee...
06/12/2025

Summer is here! Time for your pet's seasonal nutrition boost... ☀️

The thing about summer is...

Your pet's nutritional needs can increase for the season.

🌡️ Higher temperatures = make sure they're replenishing their micronutirents
🏃‍♀️ More activity = they need quality protein for their muscles
☀️ Extra sun exposure = support their skin and coat
🦟 Bug season = immune system working overtime
🏖️ Travel stress = digestive support becomes crucial

But here's the problem...

Most pet foods are not designed to support a healthy pet, just keep them alive.
Healthy cells require fresh, robust ingredients, not something that's been sitting in a warehouse for a year or more before you buy it...

Summer nutrition should include:
High quality (and diverse) protein sources
Healthy fats and antioxidants
Prebiotics and probiotics (guaranteed live)
Omega fatty acids for skin protection
Real food ingredients their body recognizes
NO corn, wheat, or wheat glutens

(Honestly, they need this year-round!)

The best part? When you give their body what it actually needs, you'll begin to see the difference in days, not months.

PS: What's your pet's biggest summer challenge? Heat? Travel? More activity? Let me know below! 🐾

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*Here's what broke my heart:*(Part 2)A new home was found (he was an extended family dog, after all).His nutrition syste...
06/10/2025

*Here's what broke my heart:*
(Part 2)

A new home was found (he was an extended family dog, after all).

His nutrition system was changed.

He had a stroke less than a month after the change.

He was back on cheap food (labeled "senior"), and now had supplements and medications.

While it was great to know that his family was willing to do all the things and buy whatever the vet prescribed, it hurt to hear of his sudden decline.

Cheap food, expensive results - and not in a good way.

Genetics are the loaded gun, the environment pulls the trigger.

Could this have all happened anyway? Sure. I have no way of knowing for sure. (No crystal ball, here!)

The last time I was able to visit, he was back to being stiff, crippled by arthritis, even with all the extra things he was getting, so even if the stroke was unavoidable, his physical abilities were declining once more, back to how he was before.

He went from only two things (top quality food and one supplement) that gave him a new lease on life, to many things (cheaper food, medications, supplements, etc) and a return to the lower quality of life.

Everything our pets eat literally builds their bodies. What are you building with?

*The good news?* It's not too late. Bodies are designed to heal!

PS: What's one thing you miss doing with your pet that you used to love? Let me know - there might be more hope than you think! 💕

PPS. I found a picture of him! Such a good boy!

My heart was broken by an old hunting dog.Max.He came to us after being wandering for an unknown amount of time. He was ...
06/10/2025

My heart was broken by an old hunting dog.

Max.

He came to us after being wandering for an unknown amount of time.

He was a family dog - after my grandpa passed away, he stayed on the farm with the new owners, but later went to another home - that was the last we had heard of him, before we got the call.
(Yay microchips!)

He had aged terribly over the years, even though he wasn't really that old.

We got him on the same food as our dogs, and added the joint supplement - he always loved to run in his younger days, and would still try...

His joints were so stiff it was painful to watch.

And his gassiness... It was *bad.*

Before long, though...

He could run for short distances multiple times a day, instead of a few feet. I went from being worried he would fall walking down the ramp, to watching him confidently make the small jump down.

His digestive upset reduced greatly, too!

I couldn't reverse the years of damage to his joints and digestive system from the inflammation, courtesy of cheap food...

BUT I saw how much his life improved!

You might be thinking "This is all wonderful news! Where's the heartbreak?"

Stay tuned for part 2 ;)

PS I haven't been able to find any pictures of him, unfortunately. I will keep looking!

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The most interesting thing about pet nutrition is: The label doesn't even give you half the story. (Part two)I discovere...
06/09/2025

The most interesting thing about pet nutrition is: The label doesn't even give you half the story. (Part two)

I discovered that the pet food industry is complex, but almost every brand follows the same basic formula.

With the same questionable ingredients.

That new brands that gain a loyal customer base through quality end up being owned by a bigger company, who then "tweak" the recipe...

I learned that the way the industry works perpetuates the problems and laws are designed to have loopholes for poor business practices...

But I also found others.

Companies with strict procedures and protocols to prevent contamination.

Make food in small batches.

Test everything multiple times at different points in the process.

Save a small amount from Every. Batch. For further testing.

Actually care about the pets eating their food.

And most importantly, *they have a system to track every batch and bag of food* AND a way to contact *every buyer.*

The difference? Sound business practices. Accountability. Transparency.

Good companies want you to to be a CLIENT. Not just a customer.

Here's my rule: If a company formulates food to sit on a shelf and has no direct way to contact you, find another company.

Your pet's life may depend on it...

PS: Do you know who actually manufactures your pet's food? It's usually not who you think! Comment below if you've ever looked into this.

Learning about petfood recalls changed everything for me...It was 2013, and as the veterinarian at the front of my class...
06/09/2025

Learning about petfood recalls changed everything for me...

It was 2013, and as the veterinarian at the front of my class continued teaching us about nutrition, moving on as if he hadn't just dropped a metaphorical gr***de.

It may be vitamin D overdose (pets get most of theirs from the sun)...

Mold toxin overload (corn and mold are besties)...

Salmonella and Listeria (yes, even in processed foods)...

Pesticides, heavy metals, melamine - oh my!

And the real kicker is: Most people find out about a recall too late, or not at all.
The companies and stores have *still* not taken steps to be able to contact their customer base directly.
(What would they even say? "Hey, we've goofed up again, hope your pet doesn't die from it! Oh, and we won't be footing any bills.")

And "premium" gets plenty of recalls (including prescription diets).

That's when I started asking the hard questions:
Who actually makes this food? What do all these terms on the labels mean? What quality control exists?

(Part one - look for part two later today!)

9 signs your pet needs better nutrition (you probably missed #6)...Most pet parents think nutrition problems look like ...
06/08/2025

9 signs your pet needs better nutrition (you probably missed #6)...

Most pet parents think nutrition problems look like obvious weight gain.
But your pet's body is constantly sending signals:

1. Dull, dry coat - Their skin is their largest organ
2. Low energy - Even "lazy" breeds should have zest for life
3. Excessive shedding - More than seasonal changes
4. Bad breath - Beyond normal "doggy breath"
5. Frequent ear infections - Often diet-related inflammation
6. Sleeping more than usual - The one most people miss! 😴
7. Picky eating, or over-eating - Their body knows something's missing
8. Slow healing and muscle recovery - Cuts and scrapes taking longer to heal, a longer-than-usual romp wipes them out for a day or two instead of just one evening
9. Mood changes - Irritability or withdrawn behavior

Here's the thing...

These signs often appear MONTHS before weight gain becomes obvious.

Your pet's body is trying to tell you something!

Why for the love of pets is their food full of corn when these symptoms could be prevented or delayed (until a *true* old age) with proper nutrition?

The good news? When you give their body the right building blocks, these signs often reverse faster than you'd expect.

PS: Which of these signs have you noticed? Don't worry - recognition is the first step to helping them! 💕

In only 10 weeks, her 18 year old cat was transformed...Meet CheeChee! (Isn't he gorgeous?!)His pet parent, Sue, wrote o...
06/07/2025

In only 10 weeks, her 18 year old cat was transformed...

Meet CheeChee! (Isn't he gorgeous?!)

His pet parent, Sue, wrote off his oily hair, dry, scaly skin, and weight issues to his advanced age. She thought her adventure buddy was just "slowing down" and there was nothing for her to do about it.

Eighteen years is a long time, right?

But she wanted him around as long as possible, and for *him* to enjoy life as much as possible.

After taking the Healthy Pet Challenge...

The results speak for themselves. 😊

In her own words: "One day my friend and I were commenting on how he acted so much more alert, and his coat was soft and smooth, with no more dandruff!
"This old guy is now THRIVING! His goes outside daily, and his GPS collar shows he travels MORE THAN 2 MILES every day!!
"I anticipate a long time with my good pal yet, but however long it is, it will be his BEST LIFE EVER!"

The most interesting thing about pet nutrition is: The label doesn't even give you half the story.

Everything our pets eat literally builds their bodies. Are you building with quality materials?

PS: What's your pet's favorite summer activity? I love hearing about the adventures you share! 🐕

After 20 years in the pet industry, THIS is what breaks my heart most...It's not the emergencies. It's not the difficult...
06/07/2025

After 20 years in the pet industry, THIS is what breaks my heart most...

It's not the emergencies. It's not the difficult diagnoses.

It's the preventable suffering.

The conversations that happen every single day between pet owners and pet professionals:
"When did you first notice the weight gain?"
"Oh, it's been gradual... maybe a year or two?"
"What about the energy levels?"
"Well, we thought it was just age..."
"And the food you're feeding?"
"The vet recommended it... it says 'weight management' right on the bag..."

Here's what I've learned in my two decades:
The pet food industry has convinced us that mediocre is "premium," even though it leads to problems. That there's nothing we can do - what we get is what we get, and genetics are blamed.

But genetics are the loaded gun - poor nutrition pulls the trigger.

I've watched 8-year-old dogs move like seniors. I've seen cats develop diabetes that could have been prevented.

And I've also seen the opposite.

Pets thriving at 12 years old. Energy returning. Weight normalizing. Chronic issues resolving, or at least easing to become more manageable.

The difference? The building blocks.

How good is a house blueprint if you're using cracked bricks, splintered timbers, and rusty pipes?

PS: Have you ever wondered why "prescription" pet food often contains the same low-quality ingredients as regular food? Let me know in the comments!

Your pet's summer body check starts now... 🌞The thing about summer is...It's when we notice things we've been ignoring a...
06/06/2025

Your pet's summer body check starts now... 🌞

The thing about summer is...
It's when we notice things we've been ignoring all winter.
That extra fluff around their middle. The heavy panting on short walks. The way they choose the cool tile over their favorite sunny spot.

Here's your 30-second pet wellness check:

Can you feel their ribs without pressing hard?
Do they pant excessively in mild heat?
Are they avoiding activities they used to love?
Has their energy dropped this past year? Or in the last few months?

If you answered yes to any of these... you're not alone.

The good news is: summer is actually the PERFECT time to make changes! More daylight, better weather for activity, and fresh motivation.

PS: What's one thing you've noticed about your pet's energy lately? Share below - I read every comment!

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