September is Animal Pain Awareness month. Sometimes the signs of pain in an animal are obvious. However, our pets can be very stoic creatures. Since our pets can’t tell us what hurts, it is [...]
It is in every pet owner’s best interest to take a Pet First Aid Course to ensure you are prepared for an emergency. Here are 5 things to know about pet first aid. Have a Pet First Aid Kit on [...]
Did you know that dogs sweat through their paws? Or that they pant to cool themselves off? With all that fur, they have some ways to cool themselves off, however during hot summer months, they [...]
Your dog’s coat keeps them warm in the winter, but it also helps keep them stay cool in the summer and protects them from the sun. Brushing often to get the winter coat out is recommended rather [...]
Now that the weather is warming up, many of us will want to get outside to exercise and need a good running buddy. What better person than your four-legged companion? This can be a great idea for [...]
As we are in the transition from spring to summer, it’s a good time to talk about Lyme disease and how to prevent it. April is “Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs” month – so time to first brush [...]
March is ‘Poison Prevention Awareness’ month. It’s good to remember the safety of our pets during March as some things that are poisonous for them can be quite surprising! Plants Especially as [...]
Spring is coming! Despite its beauty and adventures, we are all nearing the end of our patience with winter I’m sure. This includes our pets as well. Get your dog ready for Spring with these 4 [...]
Admiring those pearly whites? Dental care isn’t just for humans, but for our pets too. February is Pet Dental Health month, and we wanted to shed some light on why our pets need our help with [...]
Here at Barks N Purrs, we love to provide positive reinforcement to our furry friends and give our clients some tips on how to do so too! The month of January celebrates training your pet, so we [...]