Senior Dog Care

Tie back surgery for dogs with laryngeal paralysis can improve your dog’s quality of life after the difficult diagnosis. Read about two dogs, Max and Rusty, who underwent the surgery and emerged happier on the other side—plus, discover how you can receive love and support from other dog parents walking through the same uncertain situation.

What is green lipped mussel for dogs? If you share your home with a senior dog and you’ve never heard of green lipped mussel, this post is for you. Dr. Jane McNae — veterinary surgeon and founder of a physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice in Hong Kong— takes us inside the inflamed joints of senior dogs to show how green lipped mussel soothes and relieves joint pain and osteoarthritis.

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.