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Grey Muzzle Health and Well-being

Saving Gracie: An Interview with Dr. Marty Becker, DVM

In an interview, veterinarian and Grey Muzzle Advisory Board member Dr. Marty Becker discusses the mobility challenges faced by his adopted dog Gracie, offers advice for older dogs with similar issues, and tells us how the love of older or special needs pets "can be stronger than you would ever imagine."

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Routine Veterinary Care for Your Senior Dog by Fred Metzger DVM

After diet and appropriate exercise, the next most important thing you can do for your senior dog is provide veterinary checkups. Regular veterinary health exams—including dental checks, complete blood screening, and urinalysis—are an essential factor in keeping your senior pet healthy.

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Keeping Your Senior Dog Active

Senior dogs may seem content to sleep the day away. However, while they may not be able to handle a vigorous hike like they used to, older dogs can still engage in regular activities that stimulate their body and mind. Some activities may even prove useful for helping dogs adapt as they age.

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Tips for Helping Senior Dogs Feel Better by Dr. Marty Becker

Even the healthiest senior dog can suffer some of the effects of aging, including aches, pains, and stiffness. In this post, we recommend articles by veterinary expert and Grey Muzzle Advisory Board Member Dr. Marty Becker on how to make your older dog more comfortable.

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Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks by Mikkel Becker

Our recent post Keeping Your Senior Dog Active suggested training can improve the physical and mental health of senior dogs and help them adjust to age-related challenges. In this follow-up, we also recommend several articles by expert dog trainer and Grey Muzzle Advisory Board Member Mikkel Becker.

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Muttville's Danny Boy: Bringing "Bark-It" List Joy to Hospice Dogs by Vicki Holt

When a happy 11-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix named Danny Boy arrived at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, little did anyone suspect the adventures that awaited or the inspiring legacy that Danny, with the help of dedicated foster parents, would leave behind for the dogs of Muttville.

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Treating Arthritis in an Older Dog

The first sign of aging that most owners notice with their dog is arthritis. You might see some slowness when your dog gets up, stiffness, and even limping for the first few steps in the morning or after a long nap. Don’t ignore aches and pains in your old friend; there are things you can do to make your dog healthier and more comfortable.

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Goodbye Finn by Maria Stoerrle

When Maria took Finn home as her foster dog, she knew he was ill, but not quite how ill - or how much she would come to love him in the months that followed. In this post, Maria Stoerrle, a member of Grey Muzzle's Board, tells of the love and heartbreak of deciding when to say goodbye to a terminally ill dog.

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A Guide to Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Dogs by Yvone Kon

Many people with dogs worry about what will happen to their four-legged companions during a natural disaster, but few find themselves prepared when one occurs. Grey Matters has thus compiled a guide with the best advice we could find on caring for a dog during a disaster.

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ToeGrips for Dogs by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

The Grey Muzzle Organization has a fantastic Advisory Board of experts from many professions, including veterinarians like Dr. Julie Buzby. Dr. Buzby is a practicing veterinarian who, after years of frustration watching her patients struggle on hard floors, developed Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips for Dogs , devices which improve mobility in dogs by providing them with better traction.

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Saving Gracie: An Interview with Dr. Marty Becker, DVM

Routine Veterinary Care for Your Senior Dog by Fred Metzger DVM

Keeping Your Senior Dog Active

Tips for Helping Senior Dogs Feel Better by Dr. Marty Becker

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks by Mikkel Becker

Muttville's Danny Boy: Bringing "Bark-It" List Joy to Hospice Dogs by Vicki Holt

Treating Arthritis in an Older Dog

Goodbye Finn by Maria Stoerrle

A Guide to Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Dogs by Yvone Kon

ToeGrips for Dogs by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

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