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.

Hypothyroidism|Thyroid Issues in Older German Shepherds

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

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

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