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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.

Keeping Your Senior Dog Safe from Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

Keeping Your Senior Dog Safe from Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

Keeping Your Senior Dog Safe from Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

Keeping Your Senior Dog Safe from Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Jul 10, 20245 min read

The Debate: Spaying or Neutering Senior Dogs

The Debate: Spaying or Neutering Senior Dogs

The Debate: Spaying or Neutering Senior Dogs

The Debate: Spaying or Neutering Senior Dogs

Jun 5, 20244 min read

When People Treat Their Dog as Something To Be Thrown Away: The Effects It Has On The Dog & Already Taxed Shelters and Rescues

When People Treat Their Dog as Something To Be Thrown Away: The Effects It Has On The Dog & Already Taxed Shelters and Rescues

When People Treat Their Dog as Something To Be Thrown Away: The Effects It Has On The Dog & Already Taxed Shelters and Rescues

Warning. The images in this blog post are real and current to our area at the time of this writing, which some may find upsetting. Dogs...

Apr 9, 20245 min read

Tips for Prolonging Your Senior German Shepherd's Lifespan

Tips for Prolonging Your Senior German Shepherd's Lifespan

Tips for Prolonging Your Senior German Shepherd's Lifespan

Tips for Prolonging Your Senior German Shepherd's Lifespan

Mar 26, 20245 min read

A Key to Senior Dog Vitality: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Explained.

A Key to Senior Dog Vitality: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Explained.

A Key to Senior Dog Vitality: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Explained.

A Key to Senior Dog Vitality: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Explained.

Mar 3, 20244 min read

Understanding PICA: Strange Eating Habits in Senior German Shepherds

Understanding PICA: Strange Eating Habits in Senior German Shepherds

Understanding PICA: Strange Eating Habits in Senior German Shepherds

Understanding Pica in senior German Shepherds

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Hyperpigmentation: When Your Dog’s Skin Turns Black

Hyperpigmentation: When Your Dog’s Skin Turns Black

Hyperpigmentation: When Your Dog’s Skin Turns Black

Brutus has hyperpigmentation

Oct 30, 20236 min read

Thanksgiving Pupcake Dog Treats

Thanksgiving Pupcake Dog Treats

Thanksgiving Pupcake Dog Treats

This past weekend we celebrated Miss Savvy's 12th birthday. She received gifts, spent the day with friends, and enjoyed our delicious...

Oct 24, 20222 min read

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