Daily Joint Chews

Cosequin Review: Six Months of Daily Chews for My 10-Year-Old Lab Mix
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Six Months of Daily Chews for My 10-Year-Old Lab Mix

Six months of daily Cosequin soft chews for a 10-year-old Lab mix. What changed, what didn't, and whether the routine was worth it.

Cosequin vs VetIQ Glucosamine Chews: Which Joint Chew Is Worth It?
Joint Health

Cosequin vs VetIQ Glucosamine Chews: Which Joint Chew Is Worth It?

Renee Stoddard compares the two joint chews she tried with her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, Murphy, and explains which one she kept buying.

10 Reasons Glucosamine and Chondroitin Help Senior Dogs Move Easier
Joint Health

10 Reasons Glucosamine and Chondroitin Help Senior Dogs Move Easier

Six weeks of tracking Murphy's mornings, and the ten reasons I kept Cosequin from Nutramax Laboratories in his routine.

The Morning Murphy Stopped Hesitating on the Porch Steps
Joint Health

The Morning Murphy Stopped Hesitating on the Porch Steps

Renee Stoddard on five months of Cosequin soft chews, the slow changes she noticed, and the Tuesday morning Murphy walked down the steps like he used to.

How to Help a Senior Dog with Stiff Joints: What Worked for Murphy
Joint Health

How to Help a Senior Dog with Stiff Joints: What Worked for Murphy

Renee Stoddard shares the five steps she used to help Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier, and why she started with Nutramax Laboratories Cosequin soft chews.

Cosequin Honest Review: What I Liked, What I Did Not
Joint Health

Cosequin Honest Review: What I Liked, What I Did Not

Eight months of Cosequin soft chews for my 10 year old Lab mix. What helped, what did not, and what I wish I knew before the first bottle.

Omega-3 Fish Oil

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: A Long Look After Months With Murphy
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: A Long Look After Months With Murphy

A 57-year-old dog owner in northern Missouri shares what she learned about Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet while helping her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix move easier.

Nordic Naturals vs Zesty Paws Salmon Oil: Which Fish Oil for Joints?
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals vs Zesty Paws Salmon Oil: Which Fish Oil for Joints?

Renee Stoddard compares the two most popular fish oils for dogs after helping her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, Murphy, move easier.

10 Reasons Omega-3 Fish Oil Helps Dog Joints
Joint Health

10 Reasons Omega-3 Fish Oil Helps Dog Joints

What I learned about Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet while helping Murphy, my 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

What a Bottle of Fish Oil Changed in Murphy's Evening Routine
Dog Joint Health

What a Bottle of Fish Oil Changed in Murphy's Evening Routine

Renee Stoddard shares what she learned about Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet while helping Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

How to Add Fish Oil to Your Senior Dog's Food Without a Fight
Joint Health

How to Add Fish Oil to Your Senior Dog's Food Without a Fight

A step-by-step plan for getting a picky senior dog to eat fish oil, from a dog owner who has been through it with her own 10-year-old Lab mix.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: The Good and the Fishy
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: The Good and the Fishy

What I learned after eight months of pouring Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet over Murphy's dinner, including the parts the label doesn't tell you.

Orthopedic Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Months of Nightly Use by a 72-Pound Lab Mix
Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Months of Nightly Use by a 72-Pound Lab Mix

I bought this bed for Murphy when he started getting up slow. Here is what months of nightly use actually taught me.

EHEYCIGA vs Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: Which One Holds Up?
Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA vs Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: Which One Holds Up?

I put both beds through six months with Murphy, my 10-year-old yellow Lab mix. Here is what actually held up and what I would buy again.

10 Reasons an Orthopedic Dog Bed Helps Arthritic Dogs
Dog Joint Health

10 Reasons an Orthopedic Dog Bed Helps Arthritic Dogs

What I learned about the EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed while helping Murphy, my 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move a little easier.

Murphy Finally Got Off the Hardwood: A Bed Story
Dog Beds

Murphy Finally Got Off the Hardwood: A Bed Story

Renee Stoddard shares what she learned about the EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed while helping Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

How to Choose an Orthopedic Bed for a Large Senior Dog
Dog Joint Health and Mobility

How to Choose an Orthopedic Bed for a Large Senior Dog

A plain-language guide to picking the right orthopedic bed for a big, older dog, based on what I learned helping my 10-year-old Lab mix Murphy sleep easier.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Flaws, and Verdict
Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Flaws, and Verdict

I bought the EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed for Murphy after his hips started slowing him down. Here is what I actually learned after months of daily use, including the flaws nobody mentions in the product photos.

Dog Ramps

PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp Review: Long-Term Use on Our Porch Steps
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp Review: Long-Term Use on Our Porch Steps

After six months of daily use on our back porch steps, here is what I can tell you about the PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp, including the parts I did not expect.

PetSafe Happy Ride vs Gen7Pets Dog Ramp: Which One Fits a Big Dog?
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride vs Gen7Pets Dog Ramp: Which One Fits a Big Dog?

I put both ramps through the same test with Murphy, my 72-pound yellow Lab mix. Here is what I learned about fit, stability, and which one I would buy again.

10 Reasons a Dog Ramp Protects a Senior Dog's Joints
Dog Joint Health

10 Reasons a Dog Ramp Protects a Senior Dog's Joints

A 10-year-old Lab mix named Murphy needed less jumping and more steady footing. Here are the reasons a folding ramp became part of our daily routine.

The Porch Steps Murphy Would Not Climb Until Now
Dog Mobility

The Porch Steps Murphy Would Not Climb Until Now

Renee Stoddard shares what she learned about the PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp while helping Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

How to Help Your Dog with Porch Steps Using a Ramp
Dog Joint Health and Mobility

How to Help Your Dog with Porch Steps Using a Ramp

How a folding ramp helped Murphy, my 10 year old yellow Lab mix, get on and off the porch without the morning hesitation.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: Weight, Grip, and Setup
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: Weight, Grip, and Setup

What nobody tells you about the PetSafe Happy Ride: the 17-pound weight, the grip that depends on nail length, and the two-week training curve. Renee Stoddard tested it with Murphy, her 72-pound yellow Lab mix.

Lift Harnesses

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Months of Helping Murphy Up the Steps
Mobility

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Months of Helping Murphy Up the Steps

Six months with the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness: how it helped Murphy, a 10-year-old Lab mix, manage the porch steps, the car, and stiff mornings.

LOOBANI vs PetSafe CareLift Rear Support Harness: Which Is Better?
Dog Mobility

LOOBANI vs PetSafe CareLift Rear Support Harness: Which Is Better?

Three weeks of morning walks with Murphy settled the argument between these two rear support harnesses. Here is the one I kept.

10 Reasons a Dog Lift Harness Helps Senior Dogs
Dog Mobility

10 Reasons a Dog Lift Harness Helps Senior Dogs

Renee Stoddard shares what she learned about the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness while helping Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

The Day a Lift Harness Gave Murphy His Walks Back
Dog Mobility

The Day a Lift Harness Gave Murphy His Walks Back

Renee Stoddard shares what she learned about the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness while helping Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

How to Help a Senior Dog Up Stairs with a Lift Harness
Dog Mobility

How to Help a Senior Dog Up Stairs with a Lift Harness

Renee Stoddard shares what she learned about the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness while helping Murphy, her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, move easier.

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Honest Review: Fit, Comfort, and Limits
Dog Mobility Support

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Honest Review: Fit, Comfort, and Limits

Six weeks of daily use with the LOOBANI rear support harness: what helped Murphy, what did not, and the limits you should know before you buy.

All Reviews

Cosequin Review: Six Months of Daily Chews for My 10-Year-Old Lab Mix
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Six Months of Daily Chews for My 10-Year-Old Lab Mix

Six months of daily Cosequin soft chews for a 10-year-old Lab mix. What changed, what didn't, and whether the routine was worth it.

Cosequin Honest Review: What I Liked, What I Did Not
Joint Health

Cosequin Honest Review: What I Liked, What I Did Not

Eight months of Cosequin soft chews for my 10 year old Lab mix. What helped, what did not, and what I wish I knew before the first bottle.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: A Long Look After Months With Murphy
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: A Long Look After Months With Murphy

A 57-year-old dog owner in northern Missouri shares what she learned about Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet while helping her 10-year-old yellow Lab mix move easier.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: The Good and the Fishy
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: The Good and the Fishy

What I learned after eight months of pouring Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet over Murphy's dinner, including the parts the label doesn't tell you.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Months of Nightly Use by a 72-Pound Lab Mix
Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Months of Nightly Use by a 72-Pound Lab Mix

I bought this bed for Murphy when he started getting up slow. Here is what months of nightly use actually taught me.

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Flaws, and Verdict
Dog Beds

EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Flaws, and Verdict

I bought the EHEYCIGA Orthopedic Dog Bed for Murphy after his hips started slowing him down. Here is what I actually learned after months of daily use, including the flaws nobody mentions in the product photos.

PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp Review: Long-Term Use on Our Porch Steps
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp Review: Long-Term Use on Our Porch Steps

After six months of daily use on our back porch steps, here is what I can tell you about the PetSafe Happy Ride Folding Dog Ramp, including the parts I did not expect.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: Weight, Grip, and Setup
Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: Weight, Grip, and Setup

What nobody tells you about the PetSafe Happy Ride: the 17-pound weight, the grip that depends on nail length, and the two-week training curve. Renee Stoddard tested it with Murphy, her 72-pound yellow Lab mix.

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Months of Helping Murphy Up the Steps
Mobility

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Months of Helping Murphy Up the Steps

Six months with the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness: how it helped Murphy, a 10-year-old Lab mix, manage the porch steps, the car, and stiff mornings.

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Honest Review: Fit, Comfort, and Limits
Dog Mobility Support

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Honest Review: Fit, Comfort, and Limits

Six weeks of daily use with the LOOBANI rear support harness: what helped Murphy, what did not, and the limits you should know before you buy.

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