Joint Supplements

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
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Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, spent months giving Cosequin to her 11-year-old Lab mix. Here is what actually changed, what did not, and who should ask their vet first.

Cosequin vs Dasuquin: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?
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Cosequin vs Dasuquin: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?

Both come from the same company. One is the basic formula, the other adds ASU. Here is how Gwen Talbot chose between them for her stiff senior dog.

10 Reasons Glucosamine Is Worth Considering for a Senior Dog
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10 Reasons Glucosamine Is Worth Considering for a Senior Dog

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

The Morning Biscuit Could Not Stand Up Without Help
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The Morning Biscuit Could Not Stand Up Without Help

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

How to Ease a Dog's Stiff Mornings with Cosequin
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How to Ease a Dog's Stiff Mornings with Cosequin

A retired vet tech shares the morning routine that helped her 11-year-old Lab mix get out of bed more easily, with Cosequin as the foundation.

Cosequin: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
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Cosequin: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech, I thought I knew joint supplements. Then my own dog started slowing down, and I had to figure out what I actually believed.

Orthopedic Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
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EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of daily use with my 11-year-old Lab mix, here is what the EHEYCIGA orthopedic bed does and does not do for a stiff senior dog.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed vs the Bedsure Memory Foam Bed: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?
Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed vs the Bedsure Memory Foam Bed: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, compares the EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Extra Large Dog Bed with the Bedsure Memory Foam Bed for a stiff senior dog.

10 Reasons an Orthopedic Bed Helps an Arthritic Dog
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10 Reasons an Orthopedic Bed Helps an Arthritic Dog

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

The Night Biscuit Finally Slept Through on a Real Orthopedic Bed
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The Night Biscuit Finally Slept Through on a Real Orthopedic Bed

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips finally get a full night's rest.

How to Pick a Bed for a Dog with Stiff Hips
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How to Pick a Bed for a Dog with Stiff Hips

Gwen Talbot, a retired veterinary technician, on the five things that mattered most when she picked a bed for her 11-year-old dog with stiff hips.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
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EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a veterinary technician, I have strong opinions about dog beds. Here is what I actually found after months of watching Biscuit use the EHEYCIGA orthopedic bed.

Rear Support Slings

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Dog Mobility

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of helping my 74-pound senior dog onto the couch, down the back steps, and into the car, here is what the LOOBANI rear support sling actually does, what it does not do, and who should buy one.

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling vs a Full-Body Lift Harness: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?
Dog Mobility

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling vs a Full-Body Lift Harness: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?

A retired vet tech compares the LOOBANI rear support sling with a full-body lift harness for a stiff senior dog, and explains which one she reaches for with her own 74-pound Lab mix.

10 Reasons a Rear Support Sling Helps a Senior Dog
Dog Mobility

10 Reasons a Rear Support Sling Helps a Senior Dog

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

Three Back Steps and a Dog Who Hesitated
Pet Joint Health and Mobility

Three Back Steps and a Dog Who Hesitated

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

How to Help a Dog with Weak Back Legs Use a Rear Support Sling
Mobility

How to Help a Dog with Weak Back Legs Use a Rear Support Sling

A retired vet tech shares the step-by-step method she used to help her 11-year-old Lab mix get up the back steps and into the car again.

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Pet Mobility

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech, I thought I knew every mobility aid out there. Then my own dog Biscuit started hesitating at the back steps, and I learned what the LOOBANI Rear Support Sling actually does, and what it doesn't.

Dog Ramps

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of daily use with my 11-year-old Lab mix, here is how the PetSafe Happy Ride folding ramp has held up, where it struggles, and who should buy it.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp vs Dog Stairs: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp vs Dog Stairs: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?

A retired vet tech compares the PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp with dog stairs for a stiff 74-pound senior dog, and explains which one actually helped her dog Biscuit.

10 Reasons a Dog Ramp Beats Lifting a Senior Dog into the Car
Mobility

10 Reasons a Dog Ramp Beats Lifting a Senior Dog into the Car

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

The Day I Stopped Lifting 74 Pounds into the SUV
Dog Mobility

The Day I Stopped Lifting 74 Pounds into the SUV

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

How to Get a Senior Dog into a High SUV with a Ramp
Dog Mobility

How to Get a Senior Dog into a High SUV with a Ramp

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares the five-step routine she uses to get her 11-year-old Lab mix into a high SUV without lifting, without coaxing, and without a single slip.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Pet Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech and 11 years with a stiff-hipped yellow Lab mix, I have strong opinions about dog ramps. Here is what I wish someone had told me about the PetSafe Happy Ride before I bought it.

Non-Slip Traction

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Dog Mobility

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of daily wear on tile and laminate, here is how DOK TigerToes held up for an 11-year-old Lab mix with stiff hips.

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks vs Toe Grips: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?
Dog Mobility

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks vs Toe Grips: Which Fits a Stiff Senior Dog Better?

A retired vet tech compares two popular fixes for a senior dog slipping on tile, and explains why the right answer depends on your dog's feet.

10 Reasons Non-Slip Dog Socks Help on Tile and Laminate Floors
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10 Reasons Non-Slip Dog Socks Help on Tile and Laminate Floors

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips on slick floors.

Biscuit and the Kitchen Floor Slide
Pet Joint Health and Mobility

Biscuit and the Kitchen Floor Slide

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, shares what she learned helping her senior dog with stiff hips.

How to Stop a Senior Dog Slipping on Tile Floors with Non-Slip Socks
Mobility

How to Stop a Senior Dog Slipping on Tile Floors with Non-Slip Socks

A retired vet tech's step-by-step plan for giving an older dog steady footing on tile and laminate, using DOK TigerToes non-slip socks.

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Mobility

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech, I thought I had seen every mobility aid for senior dogs. Then my own 11-year-old Lab started sliding on our tile floors. Here is what I actually learned using TigerToes socks for the last several months, including the parts the product page leaves out.

All Reviews

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

Gwen Talbot, a retired vet tech, spent months giving Cosequin to her 11-year-old Lab mix. Here is what actually changed, what did not, and who should ask their vet first.

Cosequin: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Joint Health

Cosequin: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech, I thought I knew joint supplements. Then my own dog started slowing down, and I had to figure out what I actually believed.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Joint Health

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of daily use with my 11-year-old Lab mix, here is what the EHEYCIGA orthopedic bed does and does not do for a stiff senior dog.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Joint Health

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Bed: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a veterinary technician, I have strong opinions about dog beds. Here is what I actually found after months of watching Biscuit use the EHEYCIGA orthopedic bed.

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Dog Mobility

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of helping my 74-pound senior dog onto the couch, down the back steps, and into the car, here is what the LOOBANI rear support sling actually does, what it does not do, and who should buy one.

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Pet Mobility

LOOBANI Rear Support Sling: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech, I thought I knew every mobility aid out there. Then my own dog Biscuit started hesitating at the back steps, and I learned what the LOOBANI Rear Support Sling actually does, and what it doesn't.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of daily use with my 11-year-old Lab mix, here is how the PetSafe Happy Ride folding ramp has held up, where it struggles, and who should buy it.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Pet Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech and 11 years with a stiff-hipped yellow Lab mix, I have strong opinions about dog ramps. Here is what I wish someone had told me about the PetSafe Happy Ride before I bought it.

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix
Dog Mobility

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks Review: Months of Daily Use with a Senior Lab Mix

After months of daily wear on tile and laminate, here is how DOK TigerToes held up for an 11-year-old Lab mix with stiff hips.

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech
Mobility

TigerToes Non-Slip Dog Socks: An Honest Review from a Retired Vet Tech

After 24 years as a vet tech, I thought I had seen every mobility aid for senior dogs. Then my own 11-year-old Lab started sliding on our tile floors. Here is what I actually learned using TigerToes socks for the last several months, including the parts the product page leaves out.

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