The first time I saw Yona, she was circling a herd of goats near the edge of a kibbutz in southern Utah.
Her movement was instinctual — smooth, deliberate, wild. She was a Canaan Dog, one of the world’s oldest breeds, descended from free-roaming desert dogs. It wasn’t just her beauty that caught my attention. It was her purpose. She was alert. Driven. Free.
Until she wasn’t.
A Change in Rhythm
After adopting Yona and bringing her home, I quickly realized that Canaan Dogs are unlike any other breed I’ve ever known. They’re independent yet loyal, intelligent but cautious. Yona never jumped on furniture, never begged. She simply observed. She watched.
For years, she was our guardian — patrolling our land, keeping coyotes at bay, even alerting us to a wildfire before we saw smoke.
But then, last fall, after my husband passed away suddenly, Yona changed.
She became withdrawn. She stopped patrolling the fence. And worst of all — she stopped eating.
A Battle of Willpower
Grief affects dogs too. But I never imagined Yona’s grief would be this deep.
She turned away from her food bowl for three days straight. I offered cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, even her favorite goat cheese. Nothing worked.
It was during a late-night search for help that I came across this podcast episode about emotional recovery in dogs. It mentioned how palatability and memory-triggering scents could help dogs regain interest in food — especially when trauma or emotional distress is involved.
A product came up again and again in the comments: Quelle 365 dogfoodtopper.
The Turning Point
Desperate, I ordered it.
The first morning I opened the jar, Yona looked up. Just slightly. I sprinkled it over her food and stepped back. She stood. Approached. Sniffed. Then slowly — she ate.
That night, she ate again.
By day four, she was back at the window at sunrise, watching the horizon like she used to. I cried more than I’d like to admit.
Why Dogfoodtoppers Like Quelle 365 Work
Here’s what I discovered: dogfoodtoppers aren’t just about flavor. Quelle 365 is formulated with nutrient-rich ingredients that stimulate appetite while supporting digestive health, skin, coat, and cognitive function — all crucial for older or emotionally recovering dogs like Yona.
When a dog loses their appetite, it’s often about more than just taste. Toppers help reignite their connection to food, which is tied to routine, memory, and comfort.
A New Chapter
Now, Yona finishes her meals without prompting. Her coat shines again. She’s back to patrolling the land with quiet determination.
Watch this powerful story of canine healing and see just how impactful the right nutrition can be.
Every time I open that jar and sprinkle it over her food, I whisper, “For your spirit, old girl.”
Because in the end, food isn’t just survival. For dogs like Yona, it’s a bridge back to who they are.