Joint Supplements

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on a 12-Year-Old Golden Mix
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on a 12-Year-Old Golden Mix

A retired nurse shares what she saw after months of daily Cosequin chewable tablets for her 12-year-old golden retriever mix, Juniper.

Cosequin vs Generic Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Is the Brand Worth It?
Joint Health

Cosequin vs Generic Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Is the Brand Worth It?

A retired nurse compares the brand-name joint supplement she gave her 12-year-old dog against the generic she almost chose instead.

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

10 Reasons Glucosamine and Chondroitin Help Senior Dogs Move Better

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, and the ten reasons they stuck with a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement.

The Joint Chew I Wish I Had Started Sooner for Juniper
Joint Health

The Joint Chew I Wish I Had Started Sooner for Juniper

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, and what she wishes she had known sooner.

How to Ease Senior Dog Joint Stiffness With Cosequin
Joint Health

How to Ease Senior Dog Joint Stiffness With Cosequin

A retired nurse shares the five-step routine that helped her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, move more comfortably, from the first vet visit to the six-week mark.

Cosequin Honest Review: What a Retired Nurse Noticed and What She Did Not
Joint Health

Cosequin Honest Review: What a Retired Nurse Noticed and What She Did Not

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

Orthopedic Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Long-Term Use for an Arthritic Senior
Senior Dog Health

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Long-Term Use for an Arthritic Senior

A retired nurse shares what six months of daily use taught her about the Bedsure orthopedic dog bed for a large senior dog.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed vs a Fluffy Dog Bed for Stiff Hips
Senior Dog Joint Health and Mobility

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed vs a Fluffy Dog Bed for Stiff Hips

A retired nurse compares the Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed with a fluffy bed for a 64-pound golden retriever mix with arthritic hips.

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

10 Reasons an Orthopedic Dog Bed Helps Arthritic Dogs

Ten practical reasons a supportive bed changed Juniper's mornings, and the honest limits to know before you buy one.

The Night Juniper Finally Slept Through on a New Bed
Senior Dog Joint Health and Mobility

The Night Juniper Finally Slept Through on a New Bed

A retired nurse shares what she saw when her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, finally got a night of solid sleep.

How to Help an Arthritic Dog Sleep Better With an Orthopedic Bed
Joint Health

How to Help an Arthritic Dog Sleep Better With an Orthopedic Bed

A retired nurse shares the five steps that helped her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, finally sleep through the night.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who It Fits
Senior Dog Joint Health

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who It Fits

A retired orthopedic nurse tested the Bedsure orthopedic bed with her 12-year-old arthritic dog for six months. Here is what genuinely helped, what did not, and who should skip it.

Dog Ramps

PetSafe Happy Ride Telescoping Dog Ramp Review: Months of SUV Use
Senior Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Telescoping Dog Ramp Review: Months of SUV Use

A retired nurse shares what she saw after months of daily SUV use with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp vs Dog Steps for a Senior Dog
Senior Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp vs Dog Steps for a Senior Dog

A retired nurse compares the PetSafe Happy Ride telescoping ramp with dog steps for a 64-pound senior dog with arthritis.

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

10 Reasons a Dog Ramp Protects Senior Dog Joints

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

The Day Juniper Stopped Hesitating at the SUV
Senior Dog Mobility

The Day Juniper Stopped Hesitating at the SUV

One morning in the driveway, I watched my 12-year-old dog decide whether the back of the SUV was worth the pain. That pause is the whole story.

How to Help a Senior Dog Get Into an SUV With a Ramp
Senior Dog Mobility

How to Help a Senior Dog Get Into an SUV With a Ramp

A retired nurse shares the step-by-step method she used to teach her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, to use a telescoping ramp to get into the family SUV.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: What Works and What Annoys
Senior Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: What Works and What Annoys

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

Lift Harnesses

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Long-Term Use on a Senior Dog
Dog Mobility

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Long-Term Use on a Senior Dog

Six months of helping a 64-pound golden retriever mix stand, climb steps, and get in and out of the SUV, from a retired orthopedic nurse who has seen a lot of mobility aids.

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness vs a Rear-Support Sling
Mobility Aids

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness vs a Rear-Support Sling

A retired nurse compares the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness to a basic rear-support sling after months of daily lifts with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

10 Reasons a Lift Harness Helps Dogs With Weak Back Legs
Senior Dog Mobility

10 Reasons a Lift Harness Helps Dogs With Weak Back Legs

A retired nurse shares the ten ways a lift harness changed daily life for her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, and why she reached for it before her back gave out.

The Harness That Got Juniper Up the Porch Steps Again
Senior Dog Mobility

The Harness That Got Juniper Up the Porch Steps Again

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

How to Help a Senior Dog With Weak Back Legs Using a Lift Harness
Senior Dog Mobility

How to Help a Senior Dog With Weak Back Legs Using a Lift Harness

A retired nurse shares the five-step routine she uses with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, when her back legs need a little help.

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

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

A retired nurse spent six months using the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper. Here is what actually helped, what did not, and where the limits are.

Non-Slip Dog Socks

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Review: Long-Term Use on Hardwood Floors
Dog Mobility

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Review: Long-Term Use on Hardwood Floors

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, after months of daily use on hardwood floors.

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks vs Stick-On Toe Grips
Senior Dog Mobility

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks vs Stick-On Toe Grips

A retired nurse compares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, on hardwood floors: DOK TigerToes socks versus stick-on toe grips.

10 Reasons Non-Slip Dog Socks Help Senior Dogs on Hardwood
Senior Dog Mobility

10 Reasons Non-Slip Dog Socks Help Senior Dogs on Hardwood

A retired nurse shares the ten ways DOK TigerToes non-slip dog socks helped her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, stay steady on hardwood floors.

How Juniper Stopped Sliding Across the Kitchen Floor
Senior Dog Mobility

How Juniper Stopped Sliding Across the Kitchen Floor

A retired nurse shares what she saw when she tried DOK TigerToes socks for her 12-year-old dog.

How to Stop a Senior Dog Slipping on Hardwood With Dog Socks
Senior Dog Mobility

How to Stop a Senior Dog Slipping on Hardwood With Dog Socks

A retired nurse shares the five-step routine she used with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, to turn slick hardwood into floors she could trust.

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Honest Review: Do They Stay On?
Senior Dog Mobility

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Honest Review: Do They Stay On?

A retired nurse spent six weeks testing DOK TigerToes on her 12-year-old arthritic dog. Here is what stayed on, what slipped off, and what nobody tells you about fit.

All Reviews

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on a 12-Year-Old Golden Mix
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on a 12-Year-Old Golden Mix

A retired nurse shares what she saw after months of daily Cosequin chewable tablets for her 12-year-old golden retriever mix, Juniper.

Cosequin Honest Review: What a Retired Nurse Noticed and What She Did Not
Joint Health

Cosequin Honest Review: What a Retired Nurse Noticed and What She Did Not

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Long-Term Use for an Arthritic Senior
Senior Dog Health

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: Long-Term Use for an Arthritic Senior

A retired nurse shares what six months of daily use taught her about the Bedsure orthopedic dog bed for a large senior dog.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who It Fits
Senior Dog Joint Health

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who It Fits

A retired orthopedic nurse tested the Bedsure orthopedic bed with her 12-year-old arthritic dog for six months. Here is what genuinely helped, what did not, and who should skip it.

PetSafe Happy Ride Telescoping Dog Ramp Review: Months of SUV Use
Senior Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Telescoping Dog Ramp Review: Months of SUV Use

A retired nurse shares what she saw after months of daily SUV use with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: What Works and What Annoys
Senior Dog Mobility

PetSafe Happy Ride Ramp Honest Review: What Works and What Annoys

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper.

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Long-Term Use on a Senior Dog
Dog Mobility

LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness Review: Long-Term Use on a Senior Dog

Six months of helping a 64-pound golden retriever mix stand, climb steps, and get in and out of the SUV, from a retired orthopedic nurse who has seen a lot of mobility aids.

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

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

A retired nurse spent six months using the LOOBANI Dog Lift Harness with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper. Here is what actually helped, what did not, and where the limits are.

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Review: Long-Term Use on Hardwood Floors
Dog Mobility

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Review: Long-Term Use on Hardwood Floors

A retired nurse shares what she saw with her 12-year-old dog, Juniper, after months of daily use on hardwood floors.

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Honest Review: Do They Stay On?
Senior Dog Mobility

DOK TigerToes Dog Socks Honest Review: Do They Stay On?

A retired nurse spent six weeks testing DOK TigerToes on her 12-year-old arthritic dog. Here is what stayed on, what slipped off, and what nobody tells you about fit.

Notes for older dogs and the people who love them

A short note every couple of weeks with what has actually helped our senior dog move more comfortably, plus new reviews.