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.

When Barks Lose Their Bite: How Degenerative Myelopathy Impacts Vocalization In Your Dog.

Degenerative Myelopathy's impact on dogs bark.

Nov 8, 20232 min read

Green-lipped mussels for older dogs

Aug 18, 20223 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

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

Mar 31, 20223 min read

You may be concerned about your dog's health and well-being as an older German Shepherd parent. One condition that you may not be...

Mar 17, 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