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.

Barklicious Peanut Butter Banana Dog Cookies

Are you tired of feeding your furry best friend the same old store-bought treats? Are you worried about all the recalls when it comes to...

Jan 9, 20242 min read

With only a few simple ingredients, you can make your dog a delightful, nutritious meal and use it as a meal topper or a whole meal with...

Sep 15, 20222 min read

Dehydrated liver treats are one of our resident's favorite snacks here at Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary. And we feel...

Aug 4, 20222 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

As a senior German Shepherd owner, you know that our frosty-faced fur friends can be an excellent source of stress relief for us with...

Apr 3, 20221 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

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