A Mother’s Legacy of Love

From a three-legged Doberman to a visually-impaired pug, Jody Waters always opened her heart and home to the underdog—those who were neglected, abused or simply unwanted. She dreamed of someday buying property and opening a sanctuary for dogs who needed a safe place to call home. So, last March, when Jody’s life tragically ended far...

Getting to Know Your Senior Dog from Head-to-Tail

Head-to-Tail, Snout-to-Tail, Wag-to-Woof, or by any other name, performing an at-home exam of your dog or cat weekly to catch problems early on is a MUST! Getting to know my dogs' bodies over the years and their habits led me to discover a sarcoma that needed immediate excision and other squishy lumps our vet just...

The Importance of Dog-Friendly Landscaping for Senior Pets

Editor's Note: This is a guest post on the Grey Matters Blog and not written by anyone affiliated with Grey Muzzle. We allow guest contributors from time to time in order to provide our supporters with a wide range of topics pertaining to senior dogs. As your dog ages, it becomes more important to make...

How to Bond with Your Adopted Senior Dog

Editor's Note: This is a guest post on the Grey Matters Blog and not written by anyone affiliated with Grey Muzzle. We allow guest contributors from time to time in order to provide our supporters with a wide range of topics pertaining to senior dogs. Bonding with any dog takes dedication, but as they age...