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.

Tips for Prolonging Your Senior German Shepherd's Lifespan

Mar 26, 20245 min read

Understanding Pica in senior German Shepherds

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Degenerative Myelopathy's impact on dogs bark.

Nov 8, 20232 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

Golden paste recipe for older German Shepherds. This recipe is a holistic approach to aiding with inflammation and pain.

Jun 10, 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

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

Mar 31, 20223 min read