Like many pet parents, I've experienced the frustration of watching an animal struggle while searching for answers. I discovered that many chronic issues-such as digestive upset, itching, ear infections, and food sensitivities-often have deeper underlying contributors that deserve attention. I didn’t start this business because I love lab testing and nutrition protocols. I started it because I lost my dog — and no one could tell me why. Jak Jak was my 4-year-old miniature schnauzer. He was healthy, playful, and the happiest little companion — until the night of his neutering surgery.

That night, he had a seizure. From that point on, everything changed.

He gained weight, even though his food and activity stayed the same. He was constantly hungry and completely exhausted. His limp came out of nowhere. The vet blamed a ligament issue. I tried everything — supplements, acupuncture, Chinese herbs. Nothing helped. Then I found hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA). I ran one for him and followed a formula based on his results. And just like that — his energy came back. His limp disappeared.

But then the formula ran out.

We retested. While we waited for the next blend, his symptoms returned.

Before we could restart treatment, he jumped off a bed, sustained a spinal cord injury, and passed away.

I was devastated. But I was also determined.

This is why I created Wagging Tails, Boundless Energy — to give pet parents clear answers, real tools, and the support I wish I’d had.