In Praise of Elder Dogs

This blog is created in celebration of the elder dogs, of any breed, who've touched our hearts. You are invited to add your own reflections, or, if you wish, track the progress of your own elder dogs. ("Elder," BTW, is defined here as 10 years or more, except in breeds known for shorter lifespans, such as the Great Dane.) Send your stories and photos to me at branta(at)cebridge.net.

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Location: Hunt, Texas, United States

I've been privileged to share my life with five unforgettable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. This blog was inspired by Cooper, my first, whose indominatable bright spirit triumphed over his limitations. Every day of his life, till the very end, he woke joyously, happy to greet the day. I would wish the same for all of us!

Thursday, November 24, 2005




WHAT A PEACEFUL DAY THIS HAS BEEN! We woke early to a beautiful sunrise. Earlier, well before dawn, Cooper had whimpered, so I lifted him from his bassinet to see what he wanted. Did he want to go out? No. Get a drink of water? No. I set him on the blanket on the floor where his sister sleeps, and he settled in happily, sleeping through breakfast. He ate a good-sized lunch -- Purina One Senior, plus a dash of vitamin/mineral supplement, a half-teaspoon of olive oil, and some soy milk to soften the kibble. A friend mentioned that the skin of old folks becomes thin and brittle, so I'm beginning to think more about enriching his diet with fish oil or something. Olive oil will have to do till I can get something more suitable. Advice welcome!

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