Category Archives: Wellness

Senior Care Tips Talk: Free webinar set for June 18

Throughout June, The Dogington Post is offering free webinars from veterinarians and other experts. The series, titled “Merrick Pet Care’s Dogington University,” presents free one-hour live discussion each week. Find the lineup and registration details here. Coming up on June 18, … 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 $707,328 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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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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Fun Event Helps The Fight Against Canine Cancer

The 2013 San Diego K9 Cancer Cure Walk to benefit Morris Animal Foundation is set for Saturday, February 23! Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization that “invests in science that advances veterinary care for companion animals, horses and wildlife.” “Cancer is a … 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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