Category Archives: Degenerative Myelopathy

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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Warming Up For Idita-Walk 2013!

Thanks to our pals at the Tales and Tails blog, last year we learned about the Idita-Walk, an annual event inspired by the Iditarod Sled Dog Race that helps people and their dogs stay active and healthy during the winter months. Here are the … Continue reading

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Seniors Rule: 18-year-old Bizzy gets rolling her new cart

Editor’s Note: This week, Mason and I have have been walking in Portland after spending a long stretch in Los Angeles. We had a chance to say hello to two neighborhood Corgis, one of whom started using a wheelchair a … Continue reading

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Blog Pick: Eddie’s Wheels

The makers of Eddie’s Wheels for Pets, Ed and Leslie Grinnell, have added a blog to their company’s site that focuses on everyday care for disabled dogs and insights into their products. Currently, the Grinnells have three disabled dogs in their … Continue reading

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Positive Tips On Dealing With Degenerative Myelopathy

Editor’s Note: DDY is out of the office. Please enjoy this post from our archives. For more information on Degenerative Myelopathy and links to research and resources check out our “About Degenerative Myelopathy” page here.  Scout’s House, a physical rehabilitation … Continue reading

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From The FOG* Files

Last month, while preparing for a long trip, I posted about how I was trying to decide whether or not to have Mason microchipped before we departed. I had read many articles and I spoke with Mason’s veterinarians in Portland … Continue reading

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Positive Tips On Dealing With Degenerative Myelopathy

Editor’s Note: DDY is out the office. Please enjoy this post from our archives. Scout’s House, a physical rehabilitation therapy center for animals in Menlo Park, CA recently sent out its newsletter and the issue is devoted to Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). … Continue reading

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