Health and Well-being

Planning Your Dog's Care for After You're Gone

No one likes to think about losing a dog to old age, though we know it’s a fact of life. Even more distressing is the thought of what might happen if our dogs outlive us, and they are left alone and homeless. Many dogs end up in shelters for just this reason. We already know...

Insomnia in Senior Dogs by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, a member of Grey Muzzle's Advisory Board, is a practicing integrative veterinarian and the developer of ToeGrips ®, devices that improve mobility in dogs by providing them with better traction. She has published numerous articles on canine health and wellness, and has a new blog, The Buzby Bark.A couple of years...

Laser Therapy for Senior Dogs by Brian A. Pryor, Ph.D.

This post contains excerpts from the article "Laser Therapy" by Brian A. Pryor, Ph.D, President and CEO of LiteCure Lasers. The entire article can be read in Jennifer Kachnic's Your Dog's Golden Years – Manual for Senior Dog Care .You are going to LASER my dog?” Yes.Today, lasers are being used by many veterinarians in...

Finding Health Solutions for Our "Chow Hounds": An Interview with Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM

Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM has dedicated his veterinary career to not only treating illness in animals but also preventing disease and optimizing health. In addition to being a veterinary practitioner, he is an internationally-recognized writer, award-winning lecturer, and a television personality, who has been the recurring "house vet" for the Rachael Ray show since 2007...