Good things come to those who BELIEVE,
Better things come to those who are PATIENT,
And the best things come to those who DON’T GIVE UP.
No one can deny that life can be challenging and complex at times. When we face health issues—whether our own or our dogs’—the overwhelming amount of information available can be confusing and even contradictory.
Before Monty came into my life, I never truly connected diet and disease. I didn’t realize that by simply correcting what goes into the body, so many things could start falling into place. Thanks to Monty, I’ve transformed not just his health, but my own as well. I truly believe our dogs come into our lives for a reason.
I still remember the first time my husband and I met Monty. There he was—a tiny ball of brown fluff, huddled in the corner while his littermates played mischievously. My heart was drawn to him instantly. They say the dog chooses you, but I know I chose him, too. And now, looking back, I see that he came into my life to teach me lessons I could one day share with others, helping them make better choices for their beloved dogs. Monty is my heart dog and the best teacher I could have ever asked for.
Monty’s journey taught me one of the most valuable lessons: never give up, because anything is possible. Like many first-time puppy owners, I made mistakes in Monty’s first year by following conventional pet care advice. I fed him processed food until he was seven months old, vaccinated him, and used chemical flea and worming treatments. I didn’t know what I didn’t know—just like so many pet owners reading this now.
Thanks to Monty, I now help others restore their dogs’ health, guiding them toward more natural choices to prevent them from making the same mistakes I did.
The truth is, once symptoms start appearing, reversing them can take time. Every dog is unique, and healing is not an overnight process. But when the right conditions are in place, the body has an incredible ability to heal itself.
Monty showed signs early on that something wasn’t right. He was always a little itchy as a pup, but I assumed it was normal. Looking back, I now know it wasn’t. At six months old, a hot spot appeared behind his ear. He was also dealing with digestive issues from the time I brought him home, and I was becoming increasingly concerned.
A vet visit led to a stool sample test and a prescription of Protexin paste along with some unidentified pills. Like most pet owners, I trusted the process and started giving them to him—until something in me hesitated. On the second day, I stopped. Something felt off. My intuition, though still developing, was already speaking to me.
Monty was later given antibiotics, steroids, and even a steroid injection for another hot spot. Looking back, I wish I had known better.
And then it finally clicked—it was the food! Why hadn’t I made the connection sooner? If I had known then what I know now, I wouldn’t have exposed him to unnecessary medications and toxins in an attempt to fix what his body was trying to communicate to me all along. I had a long road ahead, but I was determined to make it right.
The conventional route would have led us to dermatologists, Cytopoint, or Apoquel. But by that time, I had gained enough knowledge to say no. My natural healing journey had officially begun.
I knew deep down there had to be another way—and there was. Suppressing symptoms with drugs doesn’t heal the root cause.
Investing in your dog’s health is not about quick fixes. It takes time, patience, and dedication. But the rewards are beyond worth it.
Thank you for reading, and for being part of this journey toward healthier, happier dogs.
Teresa
Canine Wellness Specialist 