No spam here. Just heartwarming happy tails and smiling senior dogs! Our monthly newsletters include stories of the dogs and their families who have been helped by your support, tips for senior dog care, and updates on the latest happenings at Grey Muzzle.
Safe Autumn Foods for Your Senior Dog plus Choking Safety Techniques
Senior dogs are part of the family and some of the beings we are most grateful to have in our lives. As we move through Fall and into Thanksgiving, unique foods and spices may be added to our diets. Denise Fleck, The Pet Safety Crusader, shares which of these autumn favorites are safe for the whole...
Supporting Senior Dogs: Simple changes to make their life and yours safer and easier!
When it comes to supporting aging dogs, there are many factors to consider. Many of these depend on the specific dog and their individual circumstances, such as the aging process, pain management, mental health, medical concerns, and navigating their day-to-day environment. In this webinar, Dr. Dawn...
It May Not be the Fountain of Youth - But It May Help: Enrichment for Senior Dogs
We know how enriching lives and environments helps captive animals of all ages in zoos, so why wouldn’t the same be true for dogs of all ages? Dogs are used as a model for human aging, and it turns out that lifetime learning and movement may possibly delay (even prevent?) the onset of canine...
Old Dog, New Tricks! Brain Games through Enrichment and Training
Dogs of all ages need mental stimulation to feel their best, and senior dogs are no exception! Age appropriate activities such as puzzle toys, scent games, and teaching gentle tricks can keep your grey-muzzled friend happy, healthy, and thriving in their golden years. Join us for this free webinar...
Understanding the Personalities of Aging Dogs with Traditional Chinese Medicine's 5 Element Theory
The Five Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a fun and helpful tool for understanding your old dog's personality, needs, and wants. It will also cue you into specific behaviors and possible maladies that your elder dog may display. This technique provides a fresh view of how to...
Euthanasia Options
No one ever wants to make the decision to say goodbye to their dog. But understanding your options on euthanasia vs natural passing and when best to make that decision will be helpful during this time. Join this session to learn about the options, how best to plan for euthanasia and ask Dr. Mary...
Canine Vestibular Disease: A Common Senior Dog Malady
Symptoms of vestibular disease can not only be frightening for dogs and their owners, but they can often be mistaken for signs of a seizure or stroke. Grey Muzzle Advisory Board Member Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM discusses this relatively common condition in senior dogs and explains why the prognosis is...
Acupuncture 101
Acupuncture 101 - How this ancient modality can help our senior pets live life to the fullest! We will discuss what acupuncture is, how it works & what diseases it can treat. I will discuss what an acupuncture treatment looks like & what to expect following treatments. We will also discuss some...
What is Pet Hospice?
Veterinary hospice care is a unique case approach centered around education, preparation, and support for the pet and the client. But most people think that hospice is about giving up or prolonging suffering when it is quite the opposite. Learn more about hospice and how it can help your pet live...
Donna Katz and David Weinstein
In memory of Bella, our sweet fuzz.
Get to Know Your Senior Dog from Head-to-Tail
Our dogs can't tell us when something is wrong. By getting to know our furry best friend from head-to-tail, you can more readily detect a problem early and intervene. Denise Fleck (aka The Pet Safety Crusader) and Grey Muzzle's Board President will provide step-by-step instructions to perform an at...
Tips to Care for Your Senior Dog
Senior pets may have a number of issues including discomfort, chronic inflammation and even increased anxiety. Dr. Heidi will talk about how to recognize when some of these issues are happening, when to seek medical help and advice, and additional things you can do to improve their quality of life.
Keeping Your Senior Pets Moving
Mobility issues is one of the most common ailments older dogs struggle with. Dr Mary will discuss common causes, ways to help prevent mobility issues and also ways to support your dog (and you) manage their daily life if they do struggle getting around!
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
Laryngeal paralysis in dogs (also known as "Lar Par" or "GOLPP") can result in a true veterinary emergency. Every senior dog parent should be aware of this serious and under-discussed condition and know how to recognize it. By sharing the real-life story of a Labrador Retriever diagnosed with...
Seasonal Changes and Your Senior Dog
As we roll into Autumn, the days get shorter, temperatures drop and many humans begin to hibernate, or just lose their get up and go! Known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), no one knows for sure if our senior dogs are experiencing the same moodiness, since we share much of the same brain...