A loud thump was all Alma heard early one morning. Gnocchi’s weight along with soon to be diagnosed preexisting condition, was no match for the jump down from a windowsill. After being found startled and later an emergency visit to Dr. Kwasnik, the diagnosis of hip dysplasia and the luxating patella was made. Surgery was an option, but proper diet and weight were a priority.

With a biology degree, Doctorate in Pharmacy and 16 years of practicing pharmacy, it was only second nature for Alma to begin researching and evaluating data in her quest for the best diet for Gnocchi.

Alma came to the realization that the most natural way to manage Gnocchi’s diet was by feeding her “raw”. However, there were no products on the market that mimicked the true raw ancestral prey diet. It was time for Alma to take matters into her own hands. She began in her kitchen by grinding various cuts of fresh chicken and turkey for Gnocchi’s daily feedings.

It wasn’t long before Gnocchi developed a brilliant, shiny, dander-free coat, and became very energetic. She produced an odorless stool and most importantly dropped weight. Family and friends who were also fur parents were asking Alma how they could start their fur babies on the same diet. A company was born. Gnocchi is not only the motivation behind Fegnion, but is also the company’s acting Director of Taste Testing.