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.

Woody's Place Dehydrated Liver Treats

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

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

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