Grey Muzzle Health and Well-being

Hospice is best summarized as the philosophy of preserving quality-of-life over extending length of life and hinges on the belief that patients in the last phases of life deserve this care to live as fully and comfortably as possible. Animal Hospice recognizes dying as a normal process, whether or not resulting from disease, and sees the end of life as an opportunity for added deepening of the existing human-animal bond.

Diabetes is a disease that can affect dogs as well as humans. Writer Sharon Castellanos tells of her senior dog's surprise diabetes diagnosis, how they learned to manage it, and her discovery that diabetic dogs can still live a long and happy life—with life lessons along the way.

Dr. Julie Buzby, a member of Grey Muzzle's Advisory Board, practices integrative veterinary medicine. In this interview, we asked Dr. Buzby about her approach to mobility problems in dogs, and how she came to develop ToeGrips, devices that improve mobility in dogs by providing them with better traction.

Although it is difficult to think about losing our dogs, preparing for the end is important. Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, a Grey Muzzle Advisory Board member, shares what she has learned about saying goodbye to our canine companions and making them feel comfortable and loved in their final moments.