Health and Well-being

Aging Dogs: Signs and Solutions by Andrew Jones

My dog Griffey will soon be seven years old. As a black Labrador/Weimaraner mix, he is a deep black with a splash of white on his chest. In the last year or so, I’ve noticed that his muzzle is beginning to match the fur on his chest and that small grey hairs are starting to...

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine by Dr. Erin Mayo, DVM, CVA

Photo credit: dagnyg via Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND This article is an excerpt from "Traditional Chinese Medicine" by Dr. Erin Mayo. The entire article can be read in the book Your Dog's Golden Years – Manual for Senior Dog Care, edited by Jennifer Kachnic. What is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and how can it help...

Living With a Blind Dog by Paulette Callen

Photo credit: olivcris via Foter.com / CC BY-NC Living with a blind dog is neither as difficult as you may fear nor as easy as you might hope. I have lived with Lil, my blind Shih Tzu, for several years and offer some recommendations that will work for all dogs. The modifications, variations and add-ons...

Massage Options for Your Senior Dog by Jennifer Kachnic

This post contains excerpts from the article "Canine Massage and Bodywork Options" by Jennifer Kachnic, President of The Grey Muzzle Organization and Certified Canine Massage Therapist. The entire article can be read in her book Your Dog's Golden Years – Manual for Senior Dog Care. Touch. Dogs love it. They thrive when they are touched...