The first time I learned about “Wanko Dashi” was at a local market. The purpose was for our previous dog, Fuchan, a Poodle who was 12 years old at the time. Fuchan, who was supposed to turn 13 in two days, had a chronic heart condition. As she entered her senior years, her appetite decreased, and she stopped drinking much water. Her family, heartbroken, was searching for anything she might eat or drink when they discovered “Wanko Dashi.” When they offered her a sample at the market booth, Fuchan, who had previously shown no interest in water, drank it down with gusto. It was a moment of hope, like a ray of light, right before her family’s eyes. That sight sealed their decision to buy it, and thus began the story of “Wanko Dashi.” This habit, started for Fuchan, eventually became a beloved staple meal that supports Rai-kun’s health.