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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DDY { 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
DDY { Hello Ruby's Mom! I can't tell you how thrilled I am to hear such a great update on Ruby. Congratulations on adopting her and I... } – May 12, 11:23 AM
Lisa L. { 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
Hawk aka BrownDog { Hi Y'all! What a timely reminder. Thanks. Y'all come by now, Hawk aka BrownDog } – Apr 16, 7:34 AM
DDY’s archive of articles by health professionals plus studies, books, blogs and tips from senior dog caregivers:
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- The Ailment Files
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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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Category Archives: Tools
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
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
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
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
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
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
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







