MADISON, Wis., Sept. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quincy Animal Health wants to help college dog mascots around the country who are facing the specter of old age by offering a free cognitive-enhancing supplement. As college football season is now in full swing, mascots are proudly displayed to the home crowd. The last thing the alumni or student body wants is a disoriented mascot, which can happen in aging.
Everyone knows dogs are man's best friend but at colleges and universities canine mascots are treated like royalty, living a long comfortable life - think of the bulldogs at the University of Georgia and Mississippi State, or the huskies at the University of Washington and the University of Connecticut. Like humans, dogs can begin to behave in curious ways as a result of brain aging. A condition called canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS, is also known as doggie dementia. "Mascots are the symbol of the university. No one wants to see a confused dog barking at their handlers or getting stuck in corners," says Dave Merrick, Quincy Bioscience General Manager. We want to do our part to help by offering free Neutricks® to these dedicated dogs."
"We're confident that after 30 days on Neutricks, school officials who have observed symptoms of CDS in their dogs will see a big improvement," said Merrick.
The key signs of CDS are:
- Unresponsive to commands
- Inappropriate soiling
- New phobias/anxieties
- Inactivity
There are at least 49 canine college mascots across the country who could potentially be helped by this special offer.
Dave Merrick emphasized, "We want to help all dogs, whether it's Jack the Bulldog from a prominent school like Georgetown, or the lesser known Saluki Dog from the University of Southern Illinois. They all are the pride of their schools."
University officials can visit www.neutricks.com to request their free supply of Neutricks.
About Quincy Animal Health
Quincy Animal Health, LLC markets Neutricks®, a new evidence-based chewable supplement for healthy brain aging in the canine senior wellness market. The product uses technology developed by parent company Quincy Bioscience, a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company's products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms. www.quincyanimalhealth.com.
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