KIARA THE CAVALIER

New dog health research, canine cancer updates, and fun dog events happening across the U.S. this September.

September 10, 2026 Okay, so we all know excess weight isn’t exactly great for dogs. But this study asked a more interesting question: What is actually happening inside a dog as body condition changes? If you’re new here, hi. 👋 I’m Haley, and I spend an unreasonable amount of time reading dog nutrition and health research so you do not have to. My goal is basically: help you make smarter choices for your dog without turning every study into a panic attack. So this one caught my attention...

July 29, 2026 THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Hello dog fam, It’s a hot one. I feel like I’ve been saying that for the last two weeks, and somehow it keeps getting hotter. 🥵 Kiara and I are currently cooling down inside with Shark Week. She is not impressed by the sharks, but she is deeply committed to any snack involved in the viewing experience. So this summer, I pulled together a tiny summer survival kit for the dogs: a cooling treat, a few dog-friendly swim days worth saving in advance, a creator...

Hey friend, This week reminded me of something really simple. Dogs don’t actually need grand gestures. They just want us. The other day, Kiara had the biggest tail wag over something that took maybe five minutes. Not a new toy. Not an expensive treat. Just a little watermelon after dinner while we sat outside together. dog smiling GIF It made me realize how easy it is to think we have to do more to be a good dog mom. Buy the better toy. Find the perfect food. Plan the enrichment activity....

Hey friend, I think dog moms fall into two categories. The ones who buy fancy treats because they’re convenient… …and the ones who want to make homemade treats but then remember life exists. 🙋🏻♀️ Hi. It’s me. I love making something special for Kiara, but if a recipe needs twelve ingredients, a dehydrator, and an entire Saturday afternoon… I’m often out. That’s why I got way too excited when I realized I could make these peach gummies with literally 2 ingredients. Just a peach. And plain...

Hi friend, I made the mistake of asking Kiara what the Fourth of July means to her. She looked at me for a second, then immediately stared at the treat drawer. So... I took that as my answer. I think if dogs got to write their own Bill of Rights, hers would look something like this: 🐾 The right to unlimited belly rubs. 🐾 The right to collect the treat tax... with absolutely no taxes. 🐾 The right to nap on whichever couch has the best sunbeam. 🐾 The right to bark at squirrels that clearly have...

June 29, 2026 Hi friend, I’ve been thinking about this space a lot lately. To be honest, I haven't really been on my email game since losing Nala. After sharing that with you, I found myself without much to say. Every time I sat down to write, it just didn't feel right. But lately, I've been finding my way back. Not by trying to "get back to normal," but by enjoying the little moments with Kiara again. Her happy dance at mealtime. The excitement over a new treat. The way she somehow makes an...