Purina Pro Plan #BRIGHTMIND 7+ is Healthy Nutrition for Senior Dogs!

This post is sponsored by Purina® Pro Plan® Bright Mind™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping enrich the lives of senior dogs, but BICHONPAWZ only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND is not responsible for the content of this article.

Chloe and LadyBug are both senior Bichon Frises.  Chloe just turned 12 and LadyBug is 11 years old.  I have NO idea where the time has gone!  With that in mind, it is important to be aware of the changes that they are going through as they age.  Purina ProPlan Bright Mind 7+ Formula was created with enhanced botanical oils shown to promote alertness and mental sharpness in dogs age 7 and older.  The food also includes glucosamine to help support joint health and mobility.  Vitamin A and linoleic acid is included for healthy skin and coat.

According to the experts at Purina ProPlan, around the age of 7, the glucose metabolism in the dog's brain begins to change.  This change can affect memory awareness, learning and/or decision making.

Purina ProPlan discovered a way to promote mental sharpness and alertness in dogs over 7 through the use of nutrition and has just introduced the Bright Mind 7+ Formulas!  When dogs age 7 and older were fed food enhanced with botanical oils on a daily basis, their memory, attention span was enhanced.

When you begin feeding your dogs Purina ProPlan Bright Mind 7+ on a daily basis, you might notice differences in the way your dog interacts...their interest in playtime and perhaps their ability to cope and adapt to changes in their routines or environment.

Transitioning to Purina ProPlan Bright Mind 7+ is best accomplished by following the instructions on the back panel of the package.  Transition SLOWLY over a period of 7-10 days.

It is important for me to share with you the reasons I wanted to give Purina ProPlan Bright Mind 7+ a try!  As my girls have aged, I have noticed changes...as we all do...a slowing down, if you will.  I was looking for a food that would promote alertness and mental sharpness.  I want to bring back their SPARK!!    I am excited to see the results of our change to ProPlan Bright Mind 7+ as I truly hope to see noticeable behavior changes!  I would LOVE for them to be more alert and playful!  As time goes on, I will share with you my experience with ProPlan Bright Mind 7+!

To find out more information, please see the ProPlan Website.

You can purchase your first bag right here at Petsmart!  Let's show our sponsor some love on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Purina ProPlan® BRIGHT MIND™ is available for purchase at PetSmart today and it can truly help your senior dog!  Spend $10 on any Purina ProPlan product from 2/29 through 4/3 and save $10 on your next purchase of Purina ProPlan Dry Cat or Dog Food (14 lbs. or larger) or Cat Litter (6 lbs. or larger) by 5/1.

This post is sponsored by Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network. I am being compensated for helping enrich the lives of senior dogs, but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND is not responsible for the content of this article.

#PetSafe Raises Awareness for Pet Hydration Month with the Drinkwell Avalon Fountain

~Disclosure:  PetSafe provided me with this fountain for the purposes of review.  No other compensation was received  All opinions are my own and PetSafe is not responsible for the content of this review.~

Did you know that your pet needs one ounce of water per pound of body weight each day?

 Are you aware that 

many pets instinctively prefer to drink moving water? 

PetSafe^® is sponsoring Pet Hydration Awareness Month in July to help educate pet parents about the importance of proper pet hydration.

“These hot summer days can cause even the healthiest of pets to suffer from dehydration, heat stroke or sunburn,” said Willie Wallace, CEO of Radio Systems^® Corporation, makers of the PetSafe brand. “Therefore, it’s extremely important that pet parents take extra precautionary steps to help keep their pets healthy and hydrated this summer.”

Essential to a pet’s overall health and well-being, water supports vital organ functions and is responsible for important bodily functions including digestion and waste removal.

 A pet’s body is made up of 80 percent water, and can result in serious health issues if a pet becomes dehydrated.

To help pet parents understand the health risks of dehydration, PetSafe brand has developed an infographic outlining important facts about pets and proper hydration. The infographic illustrates the recommended daily water intake for pets – one ounce per pound of body weight – as well as the steps to take if a pet becomes dehydrated.

“Dehydration occurs when fluid levels drop to less than normal, due to either reduced water intake or increased fluid loss,” Wallace said. “Always make sure your pet has access to plenty of clean, fresh water, especially when traveling or exercising with your pet, or whenever they’re outside for any period of time.”

Another way to ensure pets are receiving enough clean, fresh water daily is with the use of a pet fountain. Some pets, specifically cats, prefer to drink from a moving water source.

 Giving pets filtered, oxygenated water entices them to drink more and get the proper hydration that is essential to their health.

We also have the PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain in Blue...you may remember we reviewed it last year.  Chloe has to "check" out the new fountain to see if it is the same as "her" other fountain.  Once she realized it really has AWESOME tasting water...she took to it right away!!

Go ahead and pick up one of these fountains for your furry friend today...you will love the simplicity of cleaning it and assisting with your pet's hydration as well!

Personally, I love the sound of it...it sounds like a meditation room!!

And just as a reminder...here are a few MORE tips regarding Pet Hydration from PetSafe!!

For more information, please visit www.petsafe.net or connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.