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.
Dr. Sheilah Robertson: New and Integrated Approaches to Comfort
The future of pain management for older pets (and people) is looking bright. Integrating drug and non-drug treatments into a pain management plan can turn a good plan into a great one. By using more than one type of treatment, we can often decrease the unwanted side effects of drugs. There are...
Dr. Marty Becker: Q & A with "America's Veterinarian"
Ever wonder about your dog's mental health? Feeding the mind is just as important as feeding the body. Join us for a Q&A with "America's Veterinarian" Dr. Marty Becker to learn more about in-home enrichment and how to make trips to the vet less stressful (dare we say fun?). Dr. Becker will walk us...
Dr. Mary Gardner: Assessing Quality of Life and Deciding When to Say Goodbye
Assessing the quality of life of a family pet is a delicate balance between managing emotions, the progression of the disease, and the happiness of the pet. These key issues are not always in harmony and it is the job of the entire care team to manage and balance each of these. Learn the components...
Dr. Heidi Lobprise: Dental Disease in Older Dogs
Studies have shown that older dogs have a higher incidence of dental disease (periodontal disease). This is an active infection in the oral cavity that can also impact the overall health of your pets. In this webinar, Dr. Lobprise will explain how with good pre-operative exams and personalized...
Sunny Weber: How to Help Your Anxious Senior Dog
Sunny Weber, author, speaker and behaviorist, shares information on how to help your fearful older dog.
Denise Fleck:Â
Knowing what to do in the first few moments of an injury can mean the difference between life and death for your four-legged friend
Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton of Hamilton Law and Mediation:
Have you ever asked yourself: If I don’t get home, what will happen to my dog? If something happens to me, where would my bird go? Who could care for my sick cat if I didn’t get home? How do I find someone to take my horse? When you ask yourself these questions, you realize you really have no plan...
Denise Fleck: Pet Safety and Disaster Preparedness for Your Senior Dog
Learn from the Pet Safety Crusader and expert Denise Fleck--author, radio show host and Grey Muzzle President. Be the best pet parent you can be by preparing for the worst. Learn tips and get advice on how to protect your senior dog in the most challenging situations.
Amy Shever:Â
Thousands of companion animals are surrendered to US shelters each year simply because their humans passed away or became ill and had never made plans for the continued care of their pets. In this session, Amy Shever of 2nd Chance 4 Pets and Jenny Kachnic of The Grey Muzzle Organization outline what...
Facebook Favorite: Walter Takes The Cake!
Longtime Grey Muzzle grant recipient Old Dog Haven in Lake Stevens, Washington, recently posted this fabulous photo of senior Cocker Spaniel, Walter, celebrating one year in ODH's Final Refuge Program!
Hot Type: Grey Muzzle in the news!
Grey Muzzle receives some great press of its own from time to time. Read a couple of articles featuring our organization.
Cool Summer Reads
Check out these great books, available in the Grey Muzzle Store.
New senior dog care book is dedicated to The Grey Muzzle Organization
A new book by Jennifer Kachnic, Grey Muzzle Advisory Board member, has been dedicated to the organization, and includes input from several experts associated with Grey Muzzle. Your Dog's Golden Years includes natural remedies and complementay options, as well as expert advice from veterinarians. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grey Muzzle and senior dog rescues.
Sweet Dreams from the Grey Muzzle Bed Fund
Generous donations to The Grey Muzzle Organization’s Bed Fund flowed out recently as 30 dog beds arrived in 14 shelters around the country. Resting and sleeping off hard, cold shelter floors makes all the difference to elderly dogs.
HMS offices nationwide work to help senior dogs
In September, The Grey Muzzle Organization received a donation of more than $8,000 from HMS Helps, the community giving program of Health Management Systems, Inc. (HMS), a nationwide company headquartered in Irving, Texas.