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.

Brown Goo in Your Older German Shepherd's Eyes? It Could Be Pannus.

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

Megaesophagus (ME) is a widespread and potentially fatal disease that affects German Shepherds of all ages, and seniors are no exception....

Mar 9, 20224 min read

Chronic kidney disease, which is a kidney disease that occurs over time, is a common health issue in older German Shepherds. As our dogs...

Mar 2, 20223 min read

Misty. Older dog with hip dysplasia. Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary

Feb 25, 20224 min read

If you are a German Shepherd owner, you should be aware of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), a potentially life-threatening...

Feb 17, 20223 min read

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

Older German Shepherds are at a higher risk for developing Diabetes Mellitus, which is similar to type 1 diabetes in humans, where the...

Feb 3, 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