Treating Arthritis in an Older Dog

You can find many more of our articles related to arthritis, chronic pain and mobility issues in older dogs here. The first perceptible sign of aging that most owners notice with their dog is arthritis. This can begin as early as 5 or 6 years of age in giant breeds, and occurs later in life...

Goodbye Finn by Maria Stoerrle

Recently, I was faced with making the decision that every pet owner dreads. Trying to decide when to let a sick or elderly pet go is not only difficult, it can be downright torture. I have to admit, I always thought I had it under control. As a senior dog advocate who has adopted and...

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

If Superstorm Sandy taught us anything, it's that natural disasters happen, happen quickly, and can have devastating and long-term effects. The hurricane-force winds, flooding, and loss of power and other essential services caused an estimated $68 Billion in damages and killed two people. The animal casualties were much higher. In order to keep all members...

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...