4 Ways to Keep Your Dogs Safe this Fourth of July
The biggest summer holiday is fast approaching: the Fourth of July. It is always an exciting time to celebrate independence and enjoy fireworks, but it can also be a stressful and potentially dangerous time for our furry friends. Dogs are often sensitive to loud noises and bright lights, making fireworks displays a source of anxiety […]
Stress free Christmas for your dog
Here are some tools to help better prepare your dog for the festive season. These can help you and your dog to have a stress free Christmas. Christmas can be a stressful time of the year for many dogs. Many families and friends will be coming together to enjoy the festivities together. Our homes are often […]
How to Catify Your Home: Tips for Creating a Purrfect Space for Your Feline Friend
Cat expert Jackson Galaxy defines catification as “the art of creating an enriched home environment acceptable to both you and your cat.” You can design every part of your home you share with your cat to be enriching for your cat while also comfortable for other family members. In his book, Catify to Satisfy he […]
Dog Muzzles: Why, When, And How to Use Them
Even the most well-behaved pups can sometimes act out aggresively. In these situations, a dog muzzle can be a useful tool for preventing bites and ensuring safety for both humans and animals. Still, many dog owners have questions about muzzles. Like: when should they be used, how do you properly fit one on your dog, […]
My Dog Has a Sore Bum What Can I Put On It: Dog’s Sore Butt Signs
Dogs scooting across the floor may seem funny to some. However, as a responsible dog parent, scooting should signal something is wrong. Image by @karlyukav from FreePik Scooting usually indicates that your dog might have an anal sac issue. The most common cause for scooting in dogs is impacted or inflamed anal glands. This causes […]
Is Your Pet Incessantly Itchy? Could Be One of These Two Things
12.17 BW Nonleadhttps://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2016-09-28-nl-dog-mange/https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/p/b864d213-d79b-4d6c-a22e-b1b7cd187f7f/ By Dr. Becker Dogs can get itchy-scratchy for any number of reasons, but one of the most common is mange. If your furry pal is insanely itchy and his skin is inflamed, he might have one of two types of mange: demodectic or sarcoptic. Demodectic Mange Demodectic mange is also […]