The Bark

Spring is finally here and the flowers are blooming! They are beautiful, but some plants are dangerous for dogs and cats. Whether you’re decorating your house with blooms or letting your pets run o...

Natural Relief for Dogs with Itchy Skin  As a pet owner, it’s hard to watch your dog suffer from persistent itching. Over time, the frantic scratching and licking will eventually start to take a to...

Here are a few tips on stopping your furry pal from feeling the need to scoot around and leave you with the gross aftermath.

Tea tree oil is a great ingredient in natural pet shampoo and dog grooming supplies when used in a concentration between 0.1 to 1 percent.

If your dogs are stressed out, at best, you’ll notice some behavioral clues that they’re feeling anxious and/or fearful, ranging from panting and excessive yawning, to its worst, acute diarrhea, vo...

There’s a common misconception that dogs don’t need to be groomed, or only groomed minimally, over the winter months. The (erroneous) belief is that a dog’s winter coat comes in and should be allow...

We are passionate about animals: especially the dogs, cats, and horses who share our lives, our homes, and our beds (well, hopefully your horses aren’t sharing your bed!). Because our pets ar...

You’re taking your dog for a walk, perhaps down a verdant trail through the forest, or maybe along the beach, when your dog starts sniffing the ground with a bit more “focus” than is usual. He then...

Last week we explained the finer points of shedding, and more specifically, the huge annual or bi-annual event termed “blowing coat” experienced by double-coated dog breeds. Whether or not you have...