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.

Does Your Older German Shepherd Have Lameness in His Front Leg? It Could Be Elbow Dysplasia

Canine elbow dysplasia (CED) is a developmental orthopedic disease that affects the bones and joints in a dog’s elbow. It is thought to...

Feb 10, 20223 min read

Dental issues can be a problem for older German Shepherds, and the effects of poor oral care can be felt throughout the entire body. Like...

Jan 20, 20225 min read

There is much discussion these days around the diagnosis of dementia in humans. But what about our canine companions? Like people, dogs...

Jan 6, 20224 min read

German Shepherds of all ages can suffer from Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), but the condition is more common in older German...

Dec 16, 20213 min read

Get a German Shepherd, they said. It will be fun, they said. Sure. Until he gets older and can't get up from a lying position properly....

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Grief is the word that immediately comes to mind when confronted with the passing of a Woody’s Place resident. I would imagine it’s the...

Mar 30, 20216 min read