See How Diet Can Change Your Pet's Life
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If you’ve been with us for a while, you already know how dedicated we are to ensuring every pet gets the diet they need to thrive. Lola was no different! We’re excited to share her remarkable story with you in hopes that it brings comfort and hope to other families facing similar struggles. Sometimes, the solution is simpler than you think—and it all starts with the right nutrition.
For seven long years, Lola, a sweet 9-year-old pitbull, endured relentless skin issues that no cream, shot, or medication could fix. Her dad, Mathew, was heartbroken watching his loyal family member suffer, despite trying everything. Over the years, he spent more than $20,000 on treatments—hoping for a cure that never came.
Lola's condition was severe. Her skin was inflamed, itchy, and constantly irritated, leaving her uncomfortable day after day. No amount of medication or topical treatments seemed to provide lasting relief. Mathew’s love for Lola kept him searching for answers, but as time went on, hope seemed to fade. Mathew shared these pictures with us as well as his permission to share them with you. These pictures are not for the faint of heart, but we share them to demonstrate how terribly uncomfortable poor Lola must have been.
Then, in April of this year, a breakthrough happened. Mathew discovered us through Facebook and decided to reach out. When we met Lola, we saw a dog that had been through so much. We listened to her story and knew there was still hope—this time, through nutrition. We introduced Mathew to the idea of a fresh raw food diet, one tailored to eliminate the starchy carbs that Lola’s body didn’t need and are often times the majority of what a dry, kibble food diet is made up of. These unnecessary and health destroying carbohydrates were contributing to her ongoing inflammation.
Mathew made the switch, and just four days after changing Lola’s diet, something amazing happened. We reached out to Mathew to check on Lola’s progress, and he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Lola’s skin, which had been irritated for years, was already showing remarkable improvement. The itching had subsided, and her energy levels seemed to rise as she finally found relief.
Now, four months later, Lola’s skin issues are completely gone. Her coat is shiny and healthy, her skin clear and smooth—she looks like a new dog! Mathew couldn’t be more thrilled, and Lola’s transformation is nothing short of miraculous. These pictures are of the happy, healthy girl Lola has become after making one simple change that she loved...diet! She doesn't have to spend countless hours at the Dogtor anymore and Mathew doesn't have to spend thousands of dollars on treatments that didn't work.
Lola’s story is a testament to the power of nutrition. So many pets suffer from ailments like skin issues, digestive problems, and other health concerns that we often think require endless medication or treatments. But sometimes, the answer lies in something much simpler, and that is "what we feed them".
The simple change of Lola's diet is what transformed her health and it's the exact same thing that is keeping her healthy! Lola doesn't have to get any more shots, creams or meds because her biologically appropriate diet is what is allowing her to thrive!
Food is medicine. We're going to say that again because it is so very true...food is medicine! By transitioning Lola to a fresh, raw, whole-food diet, we addressed the root cause of her skin issues, eliminating the need for costly medications. Lola’s story reminds us that we can save countless dollars and, more importantly, improve our pets’ quality of life by feeding them what they truly need—a biologically appropriate diet.
As you've likely heard us say many times before, raw does not have to all or nothing, any raw is better than no raw. Changing your furry family's diet to completely raw food diet is almost always the easiest way to improve their health. If you're not ready to do a fully raw food diet, we are always happy to answer your questions and help you find ways to improve your pet's diet while always being mindful of your preferences and budget. If you've got questions, we're happy to help!