How Our Raw Food Helped This Senior Dog Thrive in Her Golden Years
Every pet parent has that moment when they realize they’d do absolutely anything for their dog — and for Jonas, that moment came when he opened his home to Wyatt, a tripod pup facing a difficult diagnosis. What started as a promise to give Wyatt the best final chapter turned into a powerful discovery about nutrition, healing, and the surprising ways the right diet can help dogs of all ages thrive.
Why did Jonas Choose a Keto diet?
For Jonas, the journey toward a ketogenic diet for his dogs began with Wyatt, a resilient tripod pup diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Despite the heavy prognosis, Jonas didn’t hesitate to hospice adopt him, determined to give Wyatt the absolute best life possible for whatever time he had left.
"I didn't take the decision lightly," Jonas says. "After consulting with a certified canine nutritionist, who I trust dearly, he recommended a ketogenic diet for Wyatt."
Wyatt’s response surprised and encouraged Jonas. Even while undergoing chemotherapy, Wyatt maintained his coat quality, energy levels, and overall spirit. But the positive changes didn’t stop there; Jonas soon noticed remarkable improvements in his senior dog, Birdie, too.
"I switched my senior to it also. The most significant changes I've noticed are actually in her," he says. "She has a far sturdier body. Her energy levels are through the roof, and when she had an injury the other day, she healed way quicker than she would have before."
About Birdie
Birdie is nearly twelve, but you’d never know it by how she moves. She’s still out here acting like she’s six, crushing dog diving, living boldly, and proving every day that age doesn’t define her.
“Health is wealth, and their biologically appropriate food has kept her joints happy, her energy high, and her spirit wild enough to still crush dog diving like a damn champion.”
See Birdie in action here: @jonasblack - Birdie feature
Jonas sums it up perfectly: “Birdie is proof of what happens when you combine good care, smart recovery, and the right food. The Bones & Co. keeps her moving strong, and I am grateful for it.”
Jonas’ Advice for Pet Parents Considering the Switch
Jonas is passionate about helping other pet parents explore raw feeding confidently.
“If you’re considering doing the switch, I’d do it ASAP. You can’t do it too early,” he says. “I will never, ever feed normal kibble again.”
He’s also refreshingly honest about why he trusts this specific brand:
“It is without question the best way to go. You guys are the best way to go. Not just raw but whatever you do to your food is miraculous. You guys are the best, no question. I don’t think people should just switch to any raw food brand. I think they need to switch to you.”
Why This Story Matters
Wyatt’s resilience and Birdie’s transformation highlight what so many pet parents discover once they make the switch: real food can make a real difference. Jonas’s experience speaks to the incredible impact of feeding dogs a biologically appropriate diet, not just for the tough moments, but for helping them live with energy, comfort, and joy every day.
Thank you, Jonas, for sharing and including Bones & Co. in Wyatt and Birdie’s story! We loving hearing real stories on how raw, keto diets impacted your dogs life.
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