We love our dogs and all their quirky ways of communicating. Howling is one of the ways a dog can communicate how they’re feeling. But, why do dogs howl at night? Many of us dog owners are curious why. It’s not just that dogs are channeling their ancestor wolves – our dogs are trying to
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Whether it is yourself, your family, or your pets, one of the most important concerns in life is health. As the responsible adult in your household, the health of children and pets falls to you. This category provides information on diet/food, diseases, vaccinations, and allergies. It offers tips on what to do and reviews products to help you do what needs to be done. It may be the most important category on Barkspot.
Can Dogs Eat Blackberries? Yes! Your dog can eat blackberries, and they may have some health benefits related to vitamin c, antioxidants, and more.
Every dog is unique, from the tip of their wet nose to the wag of their tail, and what they...
Avocados are all the rage right now. And for a good reason. They’re delicious, creamy, and healthy with heart-healthy fats that your body needs. But obviously, not everything that we share with our dogs is good for them. You might be a pet parent who’s thinking to yourself, avocado is bad for dogs, right? While
A dog howl – a sound that always gets us dog owner’s attention. Our Blue Heeler, Taz, loves to howl. His favorite time to howl is feeding time. I ask him if he’s hungry and he will let out a small howl. I always say he sings for his food. He will also howl when
When you think of Thanksgiving, odds are you think of two things: family and turkey. Well, maybe three, if you are a football fan. Mostly, we think of Thanksgiving as a day of feasting, and that typically includes a large group of our loved ones and a delicious meal full of turkey and delicious sides.
It’s easy to mistake your dog’s separation anxiety for simple misbehavior. If your dog has separation anxiety, their distress signals are likely to be destructive and disruptive habits like howling, chewing, and digging when you leave him alone. The best way to avoid these problems is to identify the signs of separation anxiety and to
SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) is the bio-available form of Methionine, which is an amino acid that is plentiful in certain foods. SAMe is a supplement used in both humans and dogs to support the liver and studies have shown that it aids in brain functions such as cognition, memory and mood. Within the body, SAMe is converted into
Many things go into vision, such as color, light, depth, and more. Color plays a big part in how we and other animals live. It allows us to see various objects, identify traits of humans and animals, and easily navigate our world. Living in a black and white world would be much more difficult than
Everyone knows that leafy greens are an important part of our diet. They help us reach vitamin and nutrient goals, and can be included in meals in a variety of ways. Leafy greens are great for salads, sandwich toppings, lettuce cups, and much more. Leafy greens come in an abundance of shapes and sizes, the
Dog food allergies can occur at any point in time, and when they do, it's important to treat their symptoms and remove the allergens from their diet.
No matter how much you love your dog, a constant itch can be pretty irritating. This is especially true if your dog seems to be in continuous irritation, itching and scratching at their ears, skin, and paws. Not only can your dog‘s itchy skin lead to some severe discomfort for the dog, but it can












