Old Dog – Old Tricks

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Ziggy, our Border Collie is a senior dog.  It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has flown by.  When we brought him home it was spring of 2005.  I distinctly remember shortly after, we were throwing a huge graduation party for LuLu in the backyard and we put him in a pen where everyone could see him and he’d be part of the festivities but not be free to run around.  He drew quite a bit of attention that evening.  He loves people and is quick to do his best to attract attention from strangers just in case they might give a pat on the head!  He is a very socialized dog.  He is a senior citizen!  Dogs are considered seniors when they reach age 7, Ziggy is 10.

About 10 days ago I shared a story about switching Ziggy’s dog food to Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind – a food specifically designed for senior dogs. This new food contains enhanced botanical oils that help an older dog retain their attention span and memory and promotes alertness.  Within the 30 day trial period, while I made the gradual switch to the senior dog food I begin to notice significant changes in Ziggy’s attention levels.  He seems more alert to my commands, more like when he was a young pup.  Below is a photo of him as a baby pup. Ahh..that look!

As he’s gotten older his interest in chasing and returning the ball, with the intention of doing it over and over again has slowed, however he’s now fetching for longer periods of time and following my directions to bring the ball.  He seems better able to remember where he last saw the ball and go find it.  He’s up to his old tricks again!

Tricks – I did agility training with Ziggy when he was little to keep him busy and socialize him. We don’t do training anymore but Ziggy is happy with a day spent taking a trip in the car, getting an occasional furminator treatment at PetSmart, (that’s what he’s doing in the above photo) going for a walk in the park and taking a long nap or two.

I mentioned in my previous post that he seemed to enjoy eating the Purina ProPlan Bright Mind!  I think it’s his heightened attention span that is causing him to eat it when it’s put in  his bowl, instead of nibbling all day long on a bowl of food.  I can’t speak from experience but it must taste good too!  Oh – and you need to know this…If you go to PetSmart and spend $10 on any Purina Pro Plan Dry Dog or Cat Food between 8/31 and 10/4, you can save $10 on your next Purina Pro Plan Dry Food purchase, 14-lb. or more, on or before 11/1.  This is a good deal!  I am taking advantage of it and you should too.

The bottom line is Ziggy and I are both pleased with the switch in his food.  If you are the owner of a senior dog I can confidently say, “give Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind a try”.  Just be sure to make the switch gradually and observe any notable differences.  I have seen changes for the better as noted above and one more thing, his coat seems shinier too.  Well fed, handsome and happy!