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Welcome To Daley’s Dog Years!

I’m Chandra and the adorable Chocolate Lab pictured above, and with me at right, 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 and … Continue reading

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Tips and tools for your senior dog’s dental health

Uncle Walter’s favorite flavor of Virbac’s C.E.T Enzymatic Toothpaste for dogs and cats is Vanilla-Mint! As February, which is Pet Dental Health Month, draws to a close, here’s some facts to keep in mind year round. The most common clinical … Continue reading

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Show Your Senior Dog Some Extra Love Today By Checking For Lumps, Bumps and Swelling

Chase Away K9 Cancer, an organization that has raised $671,834 for canine cancer studies, offers a monthly reminder about the importance of checking your dog for potentially cancerous lumps, bumps and swelling. According to Chase Away, 1 in 3 dogs will … Continue reading

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A deeper reason to care for your senior dog’s chompers

Wow, January went by as quickly as a Lab scarfs down a biscuit! Guess what February marks? Pet Dental Health Month! Now, it’s a short month but don’t think you’ll be getting a break! From Dr. Nicholas Dodman comes a … Continue reading

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10 Steps to Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

“It’s true that dogs went thousands of years without toothbrushes, oral cleanings, and dental X-rays, but so did people,” writes Wendy C. Fries in her WebMD Pet Health Feature. “And our mouths, just like those of our four-legged friends, suffered … Continue reading

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Take 10 minutes today to check your senior dog’s lumps and bumps

Chase Away K9 Cancer, an organization that has raised $671,834 for canine cancer studies, offers a monthly reminder about the importance of checking your dog for potentially cancerous lumps, bumps and swelling. According to Chase Away, 1 in 3 dogs will … Continue reading

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The Senior Spin on a Happy, Healthy New Year

Vetstreet.com’s Gina Spadafori puts the perfect golden years spin on helping your senior dog stay healthy and happy in her article, “Old Dogs, New Habits: Ways to Make Senior Dogs More Comfortable.”  The article is a quick read that’s full of good … Continue reading

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