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Neuroplasticity Principles and Senior Dog Behavioral Challenges
Let's be honest; maladaptive behavior in senior dogs, much like in aging humans, often leads to increased isolation and loneliness. This sadness can strip away joy, belonging, and a sense of purpose from their lives. Take Mr. Wilson, for example. From the ages of four to eight, he was surrendered to shelters seven times, leaving deep emotional scars.
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Apr 212 min read
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Dying With Dignity
Life makes no promises. But we do. The discussion surrounding dogs' dignity is a nuanced topic in ethical discourse. Some perspectives...
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Mar 61 min read
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Loving Wobbly Mrs. Wiggles with Degenerative Myelopathy Disease
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a disease that affects the spinal cord in dogs, causing progressive muscle weakness and loss of...
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Sep 11, 20233 min read
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Wait- My Vet Says, "I'm not ready"
Our mission offers second-chance senior dogs the opportunity to experience a joy-filled life regardless of medical, physical, and...
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Jul 17, 20231 min read
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What Guides Your Moral Compass?
Morals come into play when choices and societal rules appear optional.
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Jul 13, 20233 min read
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Miriam's Legacy Quenches Thirst for Life
Miriam McCoy, the matriarch of her family and a Texas philanthropist, passed away on 14 June 2023 at the golden age of ninety-eight....
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Jun 29, 20233 min read
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Out Foxed By a Dummy
Severe separation anxiety and other behavioral issues represent fifty-six percent of adoption returns within six months.
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May 11, 20234 min read
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Rabbi's Citations of Love
On Sunday, 21 May, the Golden Years Club Celebration's opening ceremony begins with a blessing for Texas pet companions. It is graciously...
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May 5, 20232 min read
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Bridging a Life for Post-Trauma Senior Dogs
Stuck in fear is no way to complete a life journey. LGCR's Post-Trauma Senior Dogs are walking over the bridge of troubled waters.
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Feb 19, 20233 min read
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Moving Beyond Osteoarthritis Pain
Osteoarthritis, crippling pain, is not a necessary reality of the canine aging experience.
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Feb 1, 20231 min read
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What! Cancer! I thought it was an insect bite!
In veterinary medicine, Mast Cell (MCT) tumors are known for their unpredictable appearance. Left unchecked, they can be deadly.
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Jan 20, 20233 min read
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Ninety-Eight Pounds of Texas Charm
Well beyond the average life span of a Great Pyrenees, we believe Big Hank's longevity recipe is: One part genetics Three parts pet...
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Dec 24, 20221 min read
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Let’s Not Be a Christmas ER Statistic
According to nationwide pet emergency hospitals, veterinarians see a 372% increase in emergency pet visits every Christmas Eve.
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Dec 14, 20223 min read
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If Only A Plumber Could Help
Seventy-five percent of small breed dogs show evidence of Chronic Valve Disease by age seven.
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Dec 13, 20223 min read
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Jacob’s Fractured Jaw, Broke Our Hearts
Happiness is watching a 15-year-old Yorkie discover the art of 'puppy play bows' only minutes later to collapse in agony.
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Aug 23, 20222 min read
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Can You Spare a Kidney?
Canine chronic kidney disease is associated with aging and, in simple terms, can be considered to be the 'wearing out' of the kidney...
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Jul 2, 20222 min read
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Shining a Light on Senior Eye Exams
Eye conditions are common in dogs, but there’s a vast spectrum between situations that are a normal progression based on age and diseases...
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Jun 19, 20223 min read
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You Have The Power To Prevent Death
Mortality from heatstroke is approximately 50% and worsens with every wasted second.
Preventing this tragedy. Be prepared.
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Jun 16, 20221 min read
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Wall of Remembrances
Our Love Lives On celebrates the Remembrance of Joy when we loved a pet profoundly. Showcase who forever has your heart and gratitude....
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Jun 14, 20221 min read
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Our Love Lives On
Our Love Lives On is an opportunity to celebrate the remembrance of the joy you felt because you loved a pet so profoundly.
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Jun 12, 20221 min read
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Are You A Ranch Buckaroo?
We are howling with happiness when parents show an interest in animal compassion and children desire to share their unconditional love....
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May 30, 20224 min read
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Programs Serving Animal Kindness
At Living Grace Canine Ranch, we pursue our mission of saving, serving, and valuing the lives of Texas senior dogs in two ways: (read more)
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May 15, 20222 min read
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If Only You Could See What I Feel
We celebrate Rosie’s eighteenth month anniversary as a Forever Foster Ranch Resident and member of our Golden Years Club for canines 13 ...
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May 6, 20221 min read
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Getting To The Root of Canine Baldness
At the Ranch, we frequently see the skin condition with new residents living on the streets or inside/outside neglected home environments.
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Mar 6, 20223 min read
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