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.

From Sluggish to Supercharged: How Green-Lipped Mussel Revitalizes Older German Shepherds.

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

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

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

There is much discussion these days around the diagnosis of dementia in humans. But what about our canine companions? Like people, dogs...

Jan 6, 20224 min read

German Shepherds of all ages can suffer from Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), but the condition is more common in older German...

Dec 16, 20213 min read

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a common, merciless neurological disorder in older German Shepherds that surfaces anywhere between 7 and...

Dec 9, 20214 min read