Welcome to DDY!
I'm Chandra and the adorable Chocolate Lab pictured above is Daley, who was the sunshine of my life from 1996-2009.
Caring for Daley in his elderly years inspired me to start Daley's Dog Years. Here you'll find more than 700 posts related to health, wellness, and senior dog lifestyle.
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{ Happy belated Mother's Day, Chandra and WaWa's mum, Daley and Mason's grandma! Greetings to all from Coromandel. Think you would like it here Chandra. The... } – May 15, 2:10 AM
{ Hi Lisa, Thanks for stopping by! I hope you and your husband and Maggie have a wonderful time in Klamath and I'd love to hear... } – May 14, 8:42 AM
{ Thanks for the great review and recommendation. My husband and I along with our miniature daschund, Maggie are headed to Klamath next month for vacation.... } – Apr 22, 7:25 PM
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I'm a member of The Grey Muzzle Organization's Board of Directors and handle marketing, media, and public relations for the national nonprofit organization. Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided more than $250,000 in grants to senior dog programs and supported 38 nonprofit organizations in 20 states. Contact me at Grey Muzzle HERE.Get In Touch
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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Canine Cart Companies Are On A Roll With A Wheels-For-All Mentality
Animals who use wheelchairs were recently featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. “A New Set Of Wheels Can Improve a Dog’s Life, Too” profiles Eddie’s Wheels and other custom cart companies and features several different types … Continue reading
Haute Dogs Are Gearing Up For A Scary Good (And Charitable) Time
Are you, I mean, is your dog, still looking for his Halloween costume? Check out the TLC segment below on the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade for some great ideas. Billed as the world’s largest Halloween event for pets, more than … Continue reading
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It’s ‘Eye’ Time You Checked Your Senior Dog’s Peepers
The ASPCA guide to “Eye Care For Dogs” offers a clear outline on how to give your senior dog a home eye exam. The guide is accompanied by descriptions of nine common canine eye disorders, including conjunctivitis, dry eye and … Continue reading
Surgery Treats Dogs And Helps Humans With Cushing’s Disease
A recent New York Times article explains how a surgery that treat dogs with Cushing’s disease will also help humans who have the hormone disorder that causes weight gain, high blood pressure, hair loss and muscle weakness. While the disease … Continue reading
10 Steps To Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
WebMD’s Healthy Pet’s section offers a slideshow, “How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth,” that lays out a simple 10-step plan for easing your dog into a tooth-brushing routine. Ideally, you should brush your senior dog’s teeth every day but every little … Continue reading
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Keep It Simple When Exchanging Emails With Your Senior Dog’s Vet
One of veterinarian Nancy Kay’s favorite topics is communication between vets and their clients. Dr. Kay, the author of “Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life,” writes a series on her blog … Continue reading
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