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
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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: Newshound
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
From The DDY Digs Desk:
Happy Update!: A couple of years ago, we posted this appreciation of Villalobos Rescue Center and the Animal Planet series that follows their work and the adoptable dogs in their care. We were fond of Ruby, an American Bulldog, who appeared … Continue reading
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 For The Two-Leggers: Your senior dog can teach you a thing or two … or 20!
I receive WebMD’s “Healthy Dogs” e-mail newsletter and I’m loving their recent slideshow “20 Surprising Things Your Pet Can Teach You.” Below are my favorites from the list. Read all 20 tips and see the adorable accompanying photos here. “Be Silly … 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
Reasons why a blood panel may be worth every penny
Recently, I came across this great tip and insight courtesy of The Grey Muzzle Organization: “Don’t forget that your senior dog should have a complete check-up, with geriatric blood panel, every 6 months! Dr. Fred Metzger, a leading veterinary authority … Continue reading
The Snap Spot
Mason’s always happy when he’s cruising dog-friendly Cardiff State Beach. But he’s got some extra pep in his step today because it’s National Love Your Pet Day and the idea of animals getting extra love today is just plain pawesome!







