Category Archives: Tips

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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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 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

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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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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

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Savings Tips For Your Senior Dog’s Prescriptions

By The Grey Muzzle Organization President Jenny Kachnic and Grey Muzzle Board Member Chandra Conway Did you know you that with a prescription from your veterinarian you can buy your dog’s medications at your local pharmacy? Hundreds of medications are … 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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