Senior Dog Care

It happens to all dogs as they age — they slow down a bit. And while you can’t stop it from happening there are steps you can take to preserve and protect your dog’s mobility. Today, Dr. Susan Davis, author and physical therapist for animals, shares about passive range of motion exercises for your senior dog.

Natural supplement for dogs: Are they must-haves or marketing hype? As a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby has seen firsthand the difference natural supplements can make in the quality of her patients’ lives. But researching supplements may have you wondering whether the word “natural” is important or if it is a marketing gimmick. Discover what “natural” means and get the nitty-gritty on Dr. Buzby’s three go-to senior dog supplements. Your senior dog will thank you for it!

The word “frail” sounds downright dreadful, so when it’s used to describe your beloved senior dog, it’s easy to feel fearful, discouraged, and a tad bit offended. So how exactly does the term apply to senior dogs? Dr. Julie Buzby, integrative veterinarian and founder of Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips®, welcomes Dr. Susan Davis, DPT to the blog to unpack what frailty syndrome is and what it means for senior dogs and their devoted owners.

If your aging dog has trouble rising and walking on hard floors, you may feel helpless. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Integrative veterinarian and founder of Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips®, discovered a tiny dog mobility aid that’s a surprisingly simple and natural solution.