February is Pet Dental Month. We often downplay the importance of dental health in pets. From periodontal disease to infections, we are here to remind you that brushing your pet’s teeth is just [...]
February is Responsible Pet Ownership month. What makes a responsible pet owner? Here are 4 things that help: Do Your Research Before getting a pet, do your research. Are you ready for the [...]
Wintertime can bring weeks and weeks of negative temperatures and stormy weather that just isn’t great for fido. While some winter dogs thrive in it, others just aren’t up for the cold. So what [...]
When the New Year bell rings, we think of the many things we can do to help improve our own lives. This year let’s take some time to consider what we can do to help our pets stay happy and [...]
With the holidays approaching, some people might be considering giving a pet as a gift. As much as we all love pets and think one as a gift would be a wonderful idea, it’s best to halt that idea [...]
It’s National Cat Lovers Month! While every month should celebrate our feline friends, it is important to highlight the benefits that owning a cat can bring to your life. Full of Charm Their [...]
Pet cancer is something that none of us want to think about, but something that needs to be discussed. Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. Despite this scary fact, some cancers are [...]
We love our senior friends here at Barks N Purrs. There is something in the eyes of an older pet that is just so knowing and honest. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Senior pets tend to be [...]
Has your cat started peeing outside of their litter box? Here are 5 reasons why this might be happening. Medical Issues Changes in health can cause a change in behaviour. Examples of some health [...]
Have you ever heard of the term “Black Dog Syndrome”? If not, it’s a stereotype that black dogs are picked last at shelters. This is a phenomenon that states lighter coloured dogs tend to be [...]