Stories from the slow lane.

Practical. Honest. Grounded. Real-world writing on caring for senior dogs, from quality of life and mobility to the emotional reality of caregiving.

Hyperpigmentation: When Your Dog’s Skin Turns Black

Brutus has hyperpigmentation

Oct 30, 20236 min read

As our furry friends age, it's not uncommon to notice the appearance of various lumps and bumps on their bodies. While some of these...

Oct 8, 20233 min read

Our lovely resident, Savvy, has DLE. What is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)? Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) in dogs is a skin...

Oct 2, 20234 min read

Green-lipped mussels for older dogs

Aug 18, 20223 min read

If your older German Shepherd has been feeling a little off lately, he may suffer from hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition that...

Apr 8, 20222 min read

As a senior German Shepherd owner, you know that our frosty-faced fur friends can be an excellent source of stress relief for us with...

Apr 3, 20221 min read

Perianal fistula, also known as anal furunculosis, is a serious medical condition that causes chronic inflammation and ulcerative,...

Mar 31, 20223 min read

Pannus, known as Chronic Superficial Keratitis, is an autoimmune disease frequently seen in older German Shepherds. Pannus is a condition...

Mar 25, 20222 min read