Grey Muzzle Wellness

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?

Whether your dog is genetically prone to ear infections or just loves getting in the water, it never hurts to monitor his ears for signs of inflammation. Prevention is the best approach to total ear health. With that in mind, it is important that we know what to look out for and how to care for the ears properly. Here are a few steps you can take to keep your dog’s ears clean and itch-free.

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.

Lasers are now being used by many veterinarians in the treatment of our four-legged companions, which can help in the care of older canines. For many senior dogs, laser therapy is a safe alternative to treat common conditions, including arthritis.