Joint Health
Dasuquin MSM for Large Dogs Review: Months of Daily Use on a 12-Year-Old Lab
Months of daily Dasuquin MSM soft chews on a stiff 78 pound senior Lab: what changed, what did not, and what I would tell a friend.
A grandmother's story of a stiff old Lab, slow mornings, and the daily joint chew that became part of the breakfast routine.
Months of daily Dasuquin MSM soft chews on a stiff 78 pound senior Lab: what changed, what did not, and what I would tell a friend.
A side by side look at Dasuquin MSM and Cosequin for large senior dogs: ingredients, chew format, and who each one suits.
Ten practical reasons many owners of older dogs look at glucosamine and chondroitin chews, plus what to talk over with your vet first.
A grandmother's story of a stiff old Lab, slow mornings, and the daily joint chew that became part of the breakfast routine.
A plain-spoken routine for an older dog with stiff joints: weight, movement, footing, rest, and where a joint supplement like Dasuquin fits.
Six months of feeding Dasuquin MSM soft chews to a stiff 12-year-old Lab: what helped, what did not, and what I wish someone had told me before I bought the big jar.
A 63-year-old grandmother and her 78 pound Lab test the EHEYCIGA 44 inch orthopedic bed for months. Here's what held up and what didn't.
A side-by-side comparison of two popular orthopedic dog beds for large senior dogs, tested with a 78-pound Lab.
Ten reasons a supportive orthopedic bed matters for older dogs with achy hips and elbows, and what to look for when you shop.
A story about an old Lab, a thin worn-out bed, and the memory foam bed that changed how the whole house sleeps.
A plain-spoken guide to sizing, foam, bolsters, covers, and placement for a big older dog with stiff joints.
Six months with the EHEYCIGA XL on our living room floor, told straight: what held up, what disappointed, and which dogs should skip it.
How the PetSafe Happy Ride folding ramp performed for a stiff senior Lab on a pickup tailgate, at the lake, and in the car.
Ramp or stairs for an older dog with sore joints? We compare the PetSafe Happy Ride ramp to folding dog steps for trucks and SUVs.
Ten reasons a ramp can save an older dog the jump into the truck, the car, or onto the couch, and how to choose a safe one.
The morning lifting ritual was wearing us all down. A folding ramp changed it in a week.
A patient, treat-based plan to teach a nervous senior dog to walk a ramp into the truck, from a grandmother who trained her 12-year-old Lab in two weeks.
What nobody tells you about the PetSafe Happy Ride ramp: the weight, the slope, the grip, and why it collects dust in my garage some weeks.
How the LOOBANI rear support lift harness worked for a 78 pound senior Lab on stairs, the tailgate, and the boat ladder.
I tested both rear support harnesses with my 78-pound Lab. Here is the honest difference after daily use.
A lift harness gave my 78-pound Lab back his morning walks. Here are the ten ways it helped, and when to check with your vet first.
A story from the lake: an old Lab who loved the water, a boat ladder he could no longer climb, and a simple lift harness.
A step-by-step guide to fitting a lift harness, supporting your senior dog's hind end, and getting up and down the stairs safely together.
The honest version of the LOOBANI dog lift harness after six months with a 78-pound senior Lab: what works, what does not, and who should skip it.
Months of daily wear on hardwood and stairs with a stiff 12-year-old Lab. Here is what held up, what slipped, and what surprised me.
I put both on Murphy's back feet for a month each. One solved his slipping on our hardwood, the other barely stayed on. Here's the honest breakdown.
Ten reasons grip socks can give an older dog more confidence on hardwood and tile, plus honest limits and fit tips.
A grandmother's story of a splaying, sliding old Lab on hardwood floors, and the grip socks that gave him his footing back.
What actually helped our 12-year-old Lab stop sliding across the kitchen floor, in the order it worked.
Six weeks with DOK TigerToes on a 12-year-old Lab with stiff hips: the sizing trouble, the two-person job of getting them on, and whether the grip is worth it.
Months of daily Dasuquin MSM soft chews on a stiff 78 pound senior Lab: what changed, what did not, and what I would tell a friend.
Six months of feeding Dasuquin MSM soft chews to a stiff 12-year-old Lab: what helped, what did not, and what I wish someone had told me before I bought the big jar.
A 63-year-old grandmother and her 78 pound Lab test the EHEYCIGA 44 inch orthopedic bed for months. Here's what held up and what didn't.
Six months with the EHEYCIGA XL on our living room floor, told straight: what held up, what disappointed, and which dogs should skip it.
How the PetSafe Happy Ride folding ramp performed for a stiff senior Lab on a pickup tailgate, at the lake, and in the car.
What nobody tells you about the PetSafe Happy Ride ramp: the weight, the slope, the grip, and why it collects dust in my garage some weeks.
How the LOOBANI rear support lift harness worked for a 78 pound senior Lab on stairs, the tailgate, and the boat ladder.
The honest version of the LOOBANI dog lift harness after six months with a 78-pound senior Lab: what works, what does not, and who should skip it.
Months of daily wear on hardwood and stairs with a stiff 12-year-old Lab. Here is what held up, what slipped, and what surprised me.
Six weeks with DOK TigerToes on a 12-year-old Lab with stiff hips: the sizing trouble, the two-person job of getting them on, and whether the grip is worth it.