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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.
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?
IBM Design & Friends
To Zion, Warrior Princess, hitchhiking and road trip loving, continent spanning dog who loved her rides in her little red wagon. You will be missed by all! Here's to you and your loving owner Maya. We know she misses you like crazy but knows you will...
Grey Muzzle Featured in TODAY article
We were so thrilled that TODAY featured an amazing story about The Grey Muzzle Organization and our grantee, Tyson's Place Animal Rescue.
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.
Chelsea
Chelsea, eight or nine years old, lived on the streets in Henrico County, Va. Feral, desperate, and replete with a litter of four, she came to Houlagans’ Rest, a dog sanctuary south of Richmond, in 2009.
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.
Honoring Twister
“Thank you for the lovely note! I am only too happy to be able to donate my craft project profits to help rescue groups and wonderful organizations like The Grey Muzzle Organization!"
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.
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.
Guppy
Guppy, a small poodle mix, has been living at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs, Pa., for a few years now. His behavioral issues have made him a very difficult dog to place in a home, but MLAR loves him!
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...
Alexis, Bill, Kyle & Barbara
Pepper, thank you for being the kind of best friend, companion & family member that we miss so much every day. Things just are not the same without you. We love you and will see you again.
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.
K-9 Kiddos
We started watching a rust colored grey muzzled gal this year while her guardians were out of town. Grey in muzzle and slow in speed, her eyes sparkled and ears perked when she saw a ball. Coco loved my husband visiting her and would follow him...