Grey Muzzle Health and Well-being

Living With a Blind Dog by Paulette Callen

Living with a blind dog is neither as difficult as you may fear nor as easy as you might hope. Paulette Calleen has lived with Lily, her blind Shih Tzu, for several years and offers some recommendations that can help people with visually impaired dogs.

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Massage Options for Your Senior Dog by Jennifer Kachnic

Dogs love to be touched, and massage in particular can be very enjoyable. It is also very helpful for a senior dog's health—improving blood flow, stimulating the immune system, and reducing pain. In this post, Grey Muzzle President Jennifer Kachnic explains the benefits and types of canine massage.

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Smart Cookie Dog Treats (Supporter Spotlight)

Smart Cookie Dog Treats got its start after Ruger, the beloved dog of founders Bri and Scott Bradley, was diagnosed with lymphoma and Bri herself with cancer. The result was a company that makes health-conscious, customizable dog treats. We interview co-founder Bri Bradley.

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Recipe for Short Dog Nails by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

Proper nail care is important for the health and mobility of all dogs (and senior dogs, in particular), but can be a dog guardian's least favorite task. To show that it needn't be a source of dread, veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares her "recipe" for safely and painlessly trimming a dog's nails.

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Coping with Pet Illness and Loss by Doug Koktavy

Anticipatory grief has many of the same symptoms as those experienced after a death has occurred and can affect those facing the companion animal as much as the loss of a human. Using his personal experience, Doug Koktavy offers strategies for coping with the impending loss of a beloved pet.

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9 Helpful Products for Aging Dogs by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

As an integrative veterinarian who treats primarily senior dogs, Dr. Julie Buzby is frequently asked about products that can improve quality of life for aging dogs. These are the top nine products she recommends for her grey-muzzled patients.

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Physical Therapy for Senior Dogs by Martha Pease

As dogs get older and a little stiffer, their owners often wonder what options exist to help their pets. Physical therapy, also called “canine rehabilitation,” is one way to help older dogs stay active and mobile. This article will help you decide whether your dog might benefit from physical therapy.

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How to Deal With Common Senior Dog Diseases by Jennifer Kachnic

When our dogs become seniors, they start slowing down. These changes often come with age, but they also can be signs of conditions that might benefit from treatment. Here are symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent (or at least slow down) the progression of some of the top three common health issues with our geriatric pets.

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Signs of Pain and Discomfort in Dogs by Jennifer Kachnic

The primary form of communication for dogs is body language. It is important for you to learn more about this language, especially if you are caring for senior dogs, in order to understand their changing needs. It is up to you to notice the signs and signals that indicate pain and discomfort.

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Canine Chiropractic Care by Dr. Andi Harper, DC, CAC

Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing nerve stress caused by distortions in the musculoskeletal system, with special emphasis on the spine. This nerve stress can cause physical and emotional malfunction and is associated with loss of energy, pain, weakness, neurologic issues and disease of all types. Animal chiropractic is a broadening of human chiropractic with techniques developed to be able to treat animals.

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Grey Muzzle Health and Well-being

Living With a Blind Dog by Paulette Callen

Massage Options for Your Senior Dog by Jennifer Kachnic

Smart Cookie Dog Treats (Supporter Spotlight)

Recipe for Short Dog Nails by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

Coping with Pet Illness and Loss by Doug Koktavy

9 Helpful Products for Aging Dogs by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

Physical Therapy for Senior Dogs by Martha Pease

How to Deal With Common Senior Dog Diseases by Jennifer Kachnic

Signs of Pain and Discomfort in Dogs by Jennifer Kachnic

Canine Chiropractic Care by Dr. Andi Harper, DC, CAC

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