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Tips for Helping Senior Dogs Feel Better by Dr. Marty Becker

WEBHealth and Well-being. Even the healthiest senior dog can suffer from some of the inevitable effects of aging, including aches, pains, and stiffness. In this post, we recommend articles by veterinary expert and Grey Muzzle Advisory Board Member Dr. Marty Becker on how to help your older dog feel more comfortable.

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Physical Therapy for Senior Dogs by Martha Pease

WEBThe Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups nationwide. About the Contributor: Martha C. Pease, CCRP, MSPT received her physical therapy Masters from Columbia University in 1982 and worked for over 20

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Anesthesia and Senior Dogs: What You Need to Know

WEBAs our furry family members age, they often develop health conditions that require ongoing management. Chronic health conditions like kidney and heart disease, among others, are more common in older animals and can complicate the use of anesthesia. That’s why it’s important to work with your dog’s veterinary team, ensuring they understand your dog’s …

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Massage Options for Your Senior Dog by Jennifer Kachnic

WEBSports massage is utilized for the healthier, active senior dog. This massage is more intense than the others. A bit more pressure is used. A pre-sports massage is done before exercise. It is designed to prevent injuries by warming up the dog’s muscles, which increases blood flow. The post-sports massage loosens the muscles and circulation

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Signs of Pain and Discomfort in Dogs by Jennifer Kachnic

WEBAbout the Contributor: Jennifer Kachnic is President of The Grey Muzzle Organization.In addition to being author of the book Your Dog’s Golden Years – Manual for Senior Dog Care Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options, she is a regular contributor to a variety of dog blogs, The Denver Dog Examiner and pet magazines including The …

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The 411 on Nutrition The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBDr. Kipp Chapman, DVM, of Philadelphia Animal Hospital has been in veterinary practice and surgery for 20 years. We spoke with Dr. Chapman to get the 411 on questions veterinarians get asked most regarding nutrition.When it comes to keeping your pet healthy, one of the questions veterinarians get asked most is, “What should I feed my dog?”.

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Canine Vestibular Disease: A Common Senior Dog Malady by Dr.

WEBDr. Julie Buzby, DVM, a member of Grey Muzzle's Advisory Board, is a practicing integrative veterinarian and the developer of ToeGrips ®, devices that improve mobility in dogs by providing them with better traction. She has published numerous articles on canine health and wellness, and has a new blog, The Buzby Bark. I was a newly minted …

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine by Dr.

WEBTraditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), which includes acupuncture, is an ancient practice that has been gaining in popularity in the United States. Our geriatric pets can greatly benefit from these techniques. Even healthy dogs can see improvements in energy, attitude, physical performance and overall quality of life.

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Honor The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBThe team at NMDOG set Honor up with specialists who closely monitor her skin, teeth, and history of cancer. These ongoing needs are costly, but thanks to support from a Grey Muzzle grant made possible by you, Honor is a member of the Home Sanctuary Program. In this program, dogs who don’t qualify for traditional placement are paired with Home …

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What is Hospice Care for Pets

WEBThis article contains an excerpt from the ebook "The Loving Pet Owner's Guide to Pet Hospice and End of Life Care" by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang and Dr. Elizabeth Benson from Paws into Grace, a pet hospice program in San Diego, CA.The complete ebook can be downloaded from the Paws into Grace website. Additional material for this article was …

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How to Safely Bathe Your Senior Dog

WEBOnce the tub is filled about halfway, carefully lift your dog into the tub. You should constantly be speaking to and praising him with loving attention. Once they are in the tub use the large cup to cover them with water and ensure that they are completely soaked through the coat. Next, lather your senior dog up and massage their skin and coat.

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Four Steps to Keep Your Dog’s Ears Healthy by Lindy Callahan

WEBWhether your dog is genetically prone to ear infections or just loves getting in the water, it never hurts to monitor his ears for signs of inflammation. Prevention is the best approach to total ear health. With that in mind, it is important that we know what to look out for and how to care for the ears properly. Here are a few steps you can take to keep your dog’s ears …

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End-of-life Care and Planning The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBStand by Me: Caring for Your Aging or Ailing Dog by Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. Stand by Me is a pioneering new book for dog owners who hope to extend the life of their beloved pet, rather than turning to euthanasia before it may be necessary. Stand by Me reflects the growing movement to provide supportive care to elderly and ailing dogs, and to hold

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Special Grants The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBGrey Muzzle is honored to present the following 2023 special grant awards: This special grant allows Poodle and Pooch Rescue to launch their “Golden Ticket” program. A golden ticket will assist owners with medical expenses for their senior dogs, preventing surrender due to financial circumstances. This grant is made possible by the

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Safe Harbor Lab Rescue The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBFounded in 2002, Safe Harbor Lab Rescue has saved over 4,500 Labs, providing them with much-needed medical and dental services. Each rescued dog receives a physical exam by a veterinarian, vaccinations, a microchip, and a heartworm test. Many dogs require extensive medical care, which is Safe Harbor’s most significant expense.

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Atlanta Lab Rescue The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBAtlanta Lab Rescue (ALR) is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to identify and rescue Labrador Retrievers and large breed mixes of all ages from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. ALR specializes in rescuing older dogs, heart worm-positive dogs, dogs with injuries, and those most likely

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Bed Fund Application The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBBed Fund Application. Intro. The Grey Muzzle Organization Bed Fund donates Kuranda cots and orthopedic pads to shelters for senior dogs at the shelter. The goal is to help make old dogs more comfortable and more adoptable. This form allows animal shelters to request orthopedic bed donations from The Grey Muzzle Organization's Bed Fund.

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Val and Buddy The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBTwo beauties in the senior spotlight, though not found together, were taken in by the same foster mom after Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay (DRTB) intervened and helped revive these speckled charmers. Val, approximately 12 years old, was abandoned, tied to a tree in a backyard in Georgia, apparently left there to die.

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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

WEBThe Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (GAHS) is honored to receive funding from The Grey Muzzle Organization to help provide medical care such as diagnostics, dentals and preventative care for approximately 100 senior dogs. Not only will senior shelter dogs benefit from this investment, it will also help provide wellness services for owned

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Georgia The Grey Muzzle Organization

WEBAtlanta Lab Rescue (ALR) is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to identify and rescue Labrador Retrievers and large breed mixes of all ages from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes.

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Norfolk Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Norfolk …

WEBEstablished in 1892, the Norfolk SPCA in Norfolk, VA is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the country. The Norfolk Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Norfolk SPCA) shelters, treats, rehabilitates, and rehomes 2,000 companion animals annually from Greater Hampton Roads and gives them the extra time and care needed …

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