What an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd taught me about keeping an older dog on the road, and what we changed after she hesitated at the tailgate.
I started Juniper on Cosequin last fall, after her hips made the tailgate jump feel like a negotiation. Here is what months of daily chewable tablets actually did for a stiff 11-year-old dog.
I put Nutramax Laboratories Cosequin up against the store-brand glucosamine chews for a year of Juniper's stiff mornings. Here is what the difference actually was.
Practical notes on joint support for an older dog who still camps and rides along, from a 61-year-old dog owner.
What an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd taught me about keeping an older dog on the road, and what we changed after she hesitated at the tailgate.
A step-by-step morning routine for an older dog with stiff joints, built around a vet-recommended joint supplement, a slower start, and honest expectations.
Six months of Cosequin for an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, and the difference between what the label promises and what actually happened.
Six months of daily Zesty Paws Salmon Oil for an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with arthritis: what changed, what didn't, and whether it's worth a spot on your shelf.
I compared a liquid salmon oil against the fish oil capsules I used to buy for Juniper. Here is what actually changed for her hips, her coat, and our morning routine.
Ten practical reasons an omega-3 supplement earns its place in a senior dog's routine, from an owner who camps and road-trips with her eleven-year-old dog.
A cold camp morning, an old dog, and the small daily habit that gets her out of the tent. Della Rourke on salmon oil, tailgates, and keeping a senior dog in the routine.
A practical, no-nonsense guide to adding salmon oil to an older dog's bowl, from one dog owner who has done it every morning for a year.
What nobody tells you about adding a salmon oil pump to an older dog's bowl, from a woman who camps with an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix.
Eight months with the Bedsure orthopedic dog bed: what the foam feels like after a season of daily use, what the cover survived, and the one spec that still bothers me.
Six weeks with both beds on the floor of a house with one older dog. Where the Bedsure wins, where the thin mat wins, and which one to buy.
Practical notes on gear for an older dog who still camps and rides along, with honest pros and cons.
Practical notes on gear for an older dog who still camps and rides along, with honest pros and cons.
An 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with arthritis still camps and rides along. Here is how a Bedsure orthopedic bed and a steady routine helped her sleep through the night.
What I found after months of watching Juniper sleep, stretch, and hop out of the Subaru on this Bedsure bed.
A year of tailgates, campsites and road trips with an 11-year-old dog who still wants to come along.
A practical, honest look at what actually helped my 11-year-old dog get into the Subaru, and what didn't.
What a folding ramp actually does for an older dog's hips, elbows, and the days after a long drive.
How a 10-pound folding ramp took the lift out of camping with a stiff senior dog.
Five steps that got my 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix back into the Subaru without a lift, a struggle, or a sore hip the next morning.
What nobody tells you about the PetSafe Happy Ride folding ramp, from a woman who has watched her 11-year-old dog get in and out of the car hundreds of times.
Six months of tailgate lifts, trail-side help, and cold-morning stairs with an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. What the PICK FOR LIFE lift harness actually does, and where it won't help.
I tried both with Juniper, my 11-year-old Aussie mix, on walks, stairs, and the tailgate of the Subaru. One does the heavy work. The other lives by the back door.
A lift harness for the dog who still wants to come along: ten reasons it earned a permanent spot in the Outback.
Juniper is eleven, her hips are stiff, and she still wants to come along. This is how one harness changed our camping trips.
A practical guide to helping an older dog manage stairs, trails, and the car without carrying her or leaving her home.
Six weeks with a rear-leg support harness on an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix who still camps, rides along, and collects rocks.
I started Juniper on Cosequin last fall, after her hips made the tailgate jump feel like a negotiation. Here is what months of daily chewable tablets actually did for a stiff 11-year-old dog.
Six months of Cosequin for an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, and the difference between what the label promises and what actually happened.
Six months of daily Zesty Paws Salmon Oil for an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with arthritis: what changed, what didn't, and whether it's worth a spot on your shelf.
What nobody tells you about adding a salmon oil pump to an older dog's bowl, from a woman who camps with an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix.
Eight months with the Bedsure orthopedic dog bed: what the foam feels like after a season of daily use, what the cover survived, and the one spec that still bothers me.
What I found after months of watching Juniper sleep, stretch, and hop out of the Subaru on this Bedsure bed.
A year of tailgates, campsites and road trips with an 11-year-old dog who still wants to come along.
What nobody tells you about the PetSafe Happy Ride folding ramp, from a woman who has watched her 11-year-old dog get in and out of the car hundreds of times.
Six months of tailgate lifts, trail-side help, and cold-morning stairs with an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. What the PICK FOR LIFE lift harness actually does, and where it won't help.
Six weeks with a rear-leg support harness on an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix who still camps, rides along, and collects rocks.
