From Bulgaria
to helping dogs
truly thrive.

I grew up in Bulgaria, where dogs were simply part of life. We did not have pet food stores on every corner. There was no kibble marketing, no prescription diets, no bags with pretty labels telling you what your dog needed. Our dogs ate what we ate: fresh whole food ingredients straight from the farm, nothing processed.

And here is the thing: our dogs never had health issues. They did not have recurring ear infections, skin problems, digestive issues, or mysterious weight gain. They were vibrant, energetic, and healthy. They lived well past their 20s.

When I arrived in the United States, I was overwhelmed by the options. Premium kibble, grain-free, raw, freeze-dried, prescription diets. The choices were endless and confusing. I did what most people do: I followed my conventional vet’s advice and put Nala on processed kibble.

I stopped listening to the advice to just switch kibble formulas. I took control of Nala’s health. I immersed myself in studying and researching proper canine nutrition, and everything I learned aligned perfectly with how the dogs I grew up with had lived their whole lives.

After making major changes to her diet and lifestyle, every single one of Nala’s symptoms disappeared and stayed away. The ear infections were gone. The skin issues cleared up. The weight came off. She had energy and joy again. Nala is now 10 years old and acting like a puppy.

Watching her transformation before my eyes, seeing what the right food can do for a dog’s body from the inside out, changed everything for me. I knew I had to help other dogs and other owners who were going through exactly what we had been through.

I went on to get certified as a canine nutritionist through the Feed Real Institute, an AASVB and RACE approved program. I now specialise in fresh and raw diet transitions for dogs with chronic symptoms, helping owners build personalised nutrition protocols based on their dog’s specific needs.