She'd Had 4 Surgeries by Age 5 😢 Until Everything Changed 🤩

Let us introduce you to Indy. 💙🐾

She’s a beautiful little girl who found her way to us in the fall of 2024, sweet, spunky and just five years old. But by the time she walked through our doors, she had already endured five major surgeries.

One was for a torn ACL. The other four? All for the same recurring problem: painful, stubborn oxalate stones.

Her devoted family had done everything they were told; prescription food, kibble with extra water, avoiding known triggers, even repeated surgeries. But no matter what they tried, the stones kept coming back. And each time, they returned faster:

▶️ First surgery: stones came back after 13 months

▶️ Second: they were back in 6 months

▶️ Third: only 3 months

▶️ Fourth: surgery again and desperate for answers

That’s when fate stepped in...

A kind neighbour, who shopped with us, seeing Indy’s struggle, told Indy's mom to come see us. And when she did? We got to work...fast! 👍

We built Indy a personalized nutrition plan grounded in what we know works:

✅ Moisture-rich, biologically appropriate food

✅ Zero starchy carbs

✅ Strategic supplementation

✅ And most importantly, no high-oxalate ingredients

The Result?

✨ Just one month after her fourth surgery, Indy’s check-up was clear...no stones.

✨ At three months? Still no stones.

✨ Six months? A+ health report.

✨ Almost one year later? No surgeries. No setbacks. Just one thriving, happy girl!

Her vet told her family, “Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. It’s working.”

And that is the power of food!

Indy’s story is one we’ll never forget. But the truth is, we’ve seen this over and over again. Whether it’s allergies, joint pain, skin issues, chronic yeast, digestive problems or even anxiety…we haven’t met a condition yet that wasn’t improved or entirely resolved by switching to a properly balanced, raw or gently cooked diet built around real, fresh, whole food.

Because food isn’t just fuel...it’s medicine.

And it works.

That’s why we do what we do. Why we ask so many questions. Why we keep learning, keep pushing and keep recommending what pets were truly built to eat. 💙

We never get tired of hearing how even small changes to your furry family’s diet have led to big improvements, whether it’s resolving chronic issues or simply helping your pet feel better than ever. If you’ve seen a transformation, no matter how big or small, we’d love to hear your story!

Just like we shared Indy’s journey, we may feature your pet’s story (with your permission, of course) to inspire and support other pet parents who might be facing similar challenges.

Click here to tell us what was going on, what you changed and what results you noticed. And don’t forget to include a photo of your adorable floof...we can’t wait to meet them and celebrate their story too!

She'd Had 4 Surgeries by Age 5 😢 Until Everything Changed 🤩

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