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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.
Dog owners often want to share dried cranberries or fresh cranberries with their four-legged companions around Thanksgiving because they are popular human health snacks. But can dogs eat cranberries? Cranberries are safe for dogs to consume. The reason is quite simple. These tart berries can be a great treat as they are non-toxic and very healthy for
As much as we wish it were true, dogs aren’t born with inherent knowledge of our silly human rules. Even the most trainable dog breeds don’t automatically know that they’re only supposed to potty outside or that human shoes are not for chewing. They have no idea that you want them to walk nicely with
This comprehensive guide provides in-depth explanations of dog hyperactivity, including its symptoms and causes, and tips on how to calm down a hyper dog.
Providing your dog with tasty foods that are also nutritious is a major goal of any dog owner. We all want our dogs to live their healthiest, happiest life possible. Part of ensuring this is finding the nutritional tips and tricks that can help keep your dog as healthy as possible and prevent potential health
A 2018 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that an alarming 59% of American dogs are overweight. While those chunky boys and girls might steal your heart, having an overweight dog is not something to take lightly. Obesity in dogs is just as serious as it is in humans. It can lead
Making room in your heart and your life for a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things in life. In my experience, rescue dogs can be some of the most best-behaved dogs that walk into the clinic, welcoming you with a tail wag and a smile. Unfortunately, there are some rescue dogs that
Finley’s unique good looks have earned him widespread fame. This Springer Spaniel has gorgeous golden eyes and the striking coat pattern typical for his breed, but it’s the hair on top of his head that grabs all the attention. Complete with beachy waves and brilliant highlights, Finley’s hair looks like it belongs in a shampoo
It is made clear by “Popeye” that eating your fair share of spinach can provide significant health advantages. After all, it’s chock-full of all the essential elements our bodies require to function correctly. In addition, spinach is low in calories but high in nutrients and easy to use in the kitchen. But can dogs eat
When your schedule is packed and life gets hectic, it’s perfectly okay to leave your dog at home. The big question is, how long is too long for your dog to be on their own? You can measure the time in minutes or hours, but the answer is never simple. To break it down, here
While a dog contentedly chewing on a bone makes for a pretty picture, a lot of dog owners are surprised to learn that dogs and bones don’t make an automatic good match. Pet stores sell bones by the barrel, and there are so many different kinds, it’s hard to see what could possibly go wrong.
