October 01, 2026 Hi Friend, This week's dog news has a little bit of everything. There's new research on a tool that may help vets figure out whether a lump looks suspicious faster, more cancer research I'm keeping an eye on, and apparently we've reached the part of September where every city collectively decides: What if we threw an event, but made it for dogs? I am so here for it. So here's your quick weekly dispatch: one study worth knowing about, a few things I'm watching, and several...
9 days ago • 1 min read
October 01, 2026 Okay, so we all know excess weight isn’t exactly great for dogs. But this study asked a more interesting question: What is actually happening inside a dog as body condition changes? If you’re new here, hi. 👋 I’m Haley, and I spend an unreasonable amount of time reading dog nutrition and health research so you do not have to. My goal is basically: help you make smarter choices for your dog without turning every study into a panic attack. So this one caught my attention because...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friend, This week reminded me of something really simple. Dogs don’t actually need grand gestures. They just want us. The other day, Kiara had the biggest tail wag over something that took maybe five minutes. Not a new toy. Not an expensive treat. Just a little watermelon after dinner while we sat outside together. dog smiling GIF It made me realize how easy it is to think we have to do more to be a good dog mom. Buy the better toy. Find the perfect food. Plan the enrichment activity....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, I think dog moms fall into two categories. The ones who buy fancy treats because they’re convenient… …and the ones who want to make homemade treats but then remember life exists. 🙋🏻♀️ Hi. It’s me. I love making something special for Kiara, but if a recipe needs twelve ingredients, a dehydrator, and an entire Saturday afternoon… I’m often out. That’s why I got way too excited when I realized I could make these peach gummies with literally 2 ingredients. Just a peach. And plain...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, I made the mistake of asking Kiara what the Fourth of July means to her. She looked at me for a second, then immediately stared at the treat drawer. So... I took that as my answer. I think if dogs got to write their own Bill of Rights, hers would look something like this: 🐾 The right to unlimited belly rubs. 🐾 The right to collect the treat tax... with absolutely no taxes. 🐾 The right to nap on whichever couch has the best sunbeam. 🐾 The right to bark at squirrels that clearly have...
3 months ago • 1 min read
October 01, 2026 Hi friend, I’ve been thinking about this space a lot lately. To be honest, I haven't really been on my email game since losing Nala. After sharing that with you, I found myself without much to say. Every time I sat down to write, it just didn't feel right. But lately, I've been finding my way back. Not by trying to "get back to normal," but by enjoying the little moments with Kiara again. Her happy dance at mealtime. The excitement over a new treat. The way she somehow makes...
3 months ago • 1 min read
October 01, 2026 Hey friend, This week has been a mix of cozy moments and chaos over here. Kiara is shedding like she’s personally trying to carpet the house. You too? If one of your goals is to feed your dog just a little better without turning your whole life upside down, I’ve got you. Here are five simple things you can do this week to get closer to that fresh-feeding goal: 1. Add one fresh food your dog’s never tried before Blueberries, green beans, pumpkin, sweet potato… pick one and...
10 months ago • 1 min read
October 01, 2026 Hi friend, I’ve been quiet for a while, and I’m sorry for the sudden silence. The truth is… I lost my dog recently. Even writing that still makes my chest tighten. Nala wasn’t just a pet. She was my teacher, my college bestie, and the reason I ever deep-dived into dog nutrition in the first place. Losing her stopped me in my tracks. I needed time to grieve and to figure out how to talk about her without falling apart. But that time away also gave me something I didn’t expect....
10 months ago • 2 min read
October 01, 2026 Hi {Name}, Whew. Covid really came for me this week, and of course it had to be on my birthday. 🙃 I’ve basically been living on my go-to comfort broth (extra garlic, onion, and salt because… no taste buds). Honestly, I probably could have just had the dog version at this point. 😂 I’ll share the full recipe soon. Since I’ve been down for the count, I wanted to share something fun from one of my favorite creators instead: 👉 The BEST dog birthday cake recipe (with meat!) from...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read