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: July 2012
Tips on how to cut out the junk food from your online research diet
Editor’s Note: This post is from our archives. Sometimes, there’s just nothing better than a big ‘ol piece of junk food. I say it’s okay to splurge once in a while! (Can you tell from the look on Daley’s face … Continue reading
From The DDY Digs Desk: Olympic Pets
We’re totally digging the Olympics so far! While we’re not familiar with many of the athletes, we’re found a fun way to pick USA team members to root for. Check out “Olympic Pets,” a cute video of Olympic athletes talking about … Continue reading
The Snap Spot
Uncle Walter—kisses from the sun and sandy stache at dog-friendly Cardiff State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
Looking at the link between your dog’s limp and his excess weight
Dr. Marty Becker is a super social veterinarian (he is known as “America’s Veterinarian” after all!) He posts regularly to his Facebook page and often provides quick tips on dog health. Here’s some insight from Dr. Becker on the potential culprit behind overweight … Continue reading
From The DDY Social Calendar:
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post about Ricochet, the SURFice dog, here’s an opportunity for your dog to learn to surf and help animals in need! In preparation for its 7th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon fundraiser, Helen Woodward Animal Center … Continue reading
Shifting Your Expectations Can Lead Your Senior Dog Down A New Path
Ricochet is not a senior dog. She’s a surfer dog, who holds the awesome title of the “the only known dog in the world who surfs with special needs kids, and people with disabilities as an assistive aid.” But the story … Continue reading
Do You Check Your Senior Dog’s “Peemail”?
Editor’s Note: This is a post from our archives. Two of my favorite dog health blogs have recently focused on the visible clues urine provides to health issues that may be brewing inside your dog’s body. Jana Rade at Dawg … Continue reading
