In april of 2024, i took scoobs in for his once yearly wellness panel. this involves doing a complete blood workup to see how his insides are functioning. at the time, his liver values were way off the chart and his thyroid levels were out of whack.

to provide context for his liver, a normal range for ALT is between 12-118 and his was 297.

his ALP levels, which can indicate liver or bone problems was 163, where a normal range is between 5-132.

he was also constantly having his thyroid medication adjusted as we couldn’t get the numbers under control.

needless to say, i was worried, and also tired of medicating him and watching his mood fluctuate based on the new dosages that were recommended.

i promptly started him on two different supplements - milk thistle (for liver support) and thyroid defense (a blend of cardamom powder, mustard seed powder and kelp powder), both via @blendsforlifepet as i’ve been using other supplements of theirs for years with great success.

I took him in for a wellness panel last week and LET ME TELL YOU the little buggers numbers.

His liver values are in a completely NORMAL range now, with his ALT at 116 and his ALP at 126.

Not only that, we have been able to greatly reduce his thyroid medication and the doctor believes we may be able to take him entirely off of it as the dosage is currently so low.

In the Spring, our sweet 6-year-old Korean Jindo rescue, Ari, develops severe skin irritations that leaves her uncomfortable and itchy. Nothing seemed to help, and we were desperate for a solution. That's when we tried the Olive Leaf+ and Bee Pollen supplements from Blends For Life, and the results were amazing! Within two weeks, we noticed her skin clearing up and fur growing back, and by the end of the month, she was back to her happy, healthy self.

Now, these supplements are our go-to combo every Spring to help keep her skin in great shape. What's even more surprising is that Ari loves them! She gets excited for her meals every morning, knowing her supplements are mixed in. We couldn't be more grateful. These products have truly made a difference for Aria!