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The Dogs of Olde: Notable Dogs in History by Katie Kapro

Most of us, whether we’ll admit it in a public forum or not, think our dogs deserve to be famous—either for their weirdness, their cute expressions, their loyalty, or their funny habits. (Thus, internet sensations like the aww subreddit). Add that to the fact that their quirks only increase with age and become more endearing to our oh-so susceptible hearts, and we’re putty in their paws. They are celebrities in our eyes. In honor of our unsung heroes—the ones staring over your laptop right now or barking at the meerkats on TV—let us celebrate some of the qualities that have catapulted other...

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MAAP—Navigating the journey your pet will take if you cannot provide care by Debra A. Vey Voda-Hamilton

When you share your life with an animal companion, planning for your loved one’s short- and long-term care is imperative. They are counting on you to assure their care no matter what. The older your pet is, the more they need a plan for future care.

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The Duke of Happy by Robert Jachens and Tracy Ferea

If we at Thulani ever forget why we do what we do, it only takes a message like this to remind and reinvigorate us. And to remember to thank all of you generous donors who make this work possible.

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Managing your dog’s pain: Pharmaceutical options and maskers of pain by Dr. James St.Clair

Since this entire blog series has been all about pain in dogs, our last discussion needs to be about what drugs are available to manage pain. Most of these you may be familiar with, but there are two important concepts that I want you to take away.

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Caring for the Grief Carried by Your Surviving Dogs by Carole Oser

We have owned dogs for more than 46 years, and for 36 years we’ve had more than one at a time. Every dog owner knows the deep grief and mourning that takes place after a beloved pet passes away, a loss that often takes place when a tough decision is made for compassionate euthanasia.

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The Grey Hairs: Advice from My Grandmother by Katie Kapro

My grandmother’s dog Mickey, a whippet- chihuahua mix, has the personality of a bouncer and the plump, muscular build of a chicken breast with legs. My grandmother Binkie has a fragile build—knobby joints and slender wrists—suited to her 90 years. They are an unusual and somehow perfectly suited pair.

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The world of joint supplements for dogs by Dr. James St. Clair

This blog series began with a discussion of signs of joint pain in your dog and the concept of a “The Pain Trial.” Now we’re going to focus on what we can do to help our dogs. The first thing most people think about when they want to help their dog’s joints is glucosamine. Why is this?

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The key to maintaining your dog’s healthy joints: A holistic mindset! by Dr. James St. Clair

In my first two blog post here on the Grey Matters Blog we discussed simple signs for you to look for to potentially identify if your dog has joint pain or not. We then introduced the concept of “The Pain Trial,” which all dog owners should know about and be able to discuss with their veterinarian. I have listed these posts for easy reference, in case you missed them.

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The Pain Trial Concept for Dogs: What is it and why is it important? by Dr. James St. Clair

In my last post here on the Grey Matters Blog, I described the “Silent Signs” dogs show us that they are potentially dealing with chronic pain specifically related to their joints or spine. We discussed that it is critical for us, as pet parents, to change our perception of pain when it comes to our dogs and actually LEARN HOW TO LISTEN to them differently than we do now. The truth is that most dogs don’t cry, whine, or whimper when dealing with chronic pain.

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Is my dog in pain? What to look for and how to listen by Dr. James St. Clair

As pet parents we’ve all most likely been in situations where our dogs have gotten hurt. Whether you accidentally tripped over your dog or stepped on their paw carelessly, you’ve probably heard your dog let out a quick yelp or cry and run off. Was it pain or fear? Either way how did you feel in that moment? Does the word horrible come to mind!

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Grey Matters

The Dogs of Olde: Notable Dogs in History by Katie Kapro

MAAP—Navigating the journey your pet will take if you cannot provide care by Debra A. Vey Voda-Hamilton

The Duke of Happy by Robert Jachens and Tracy Ferea

Managing your dog’s pain: Pharmaceutical options and maskers of pain by Dr. James St.Clair

Caring for the Grief Carried by Your Surviving Dogs by Carole Oser

The Grey Hairs: Advice from My Grandmother by Katie Kapro

The world of joint supplements for dogs by Dr. James St. Clair

The key to maintaining your dog’s healthy joints: A holistic mindset! by Dr. James St. Clair

The Pain Trial Concept for Dogs: What is it and why is it important? by Dr. James St. Clair

Is my dog in pain? What to look for and how to listen by Dr. James St. Clair

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