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Health & Care
Age is Just a Number: Celebrating the Joys of Senior Dogs
Senior dogs hold a special place in our hearts, offering a lifetime of love, loyalty, and companionship. At Bark Potty, we recognize the profound bond between owners and their older canine companions. Senior dogs brin...
Health & Care
Nurturing the Golden Years: Essential Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog
As our beloved canine companions gracefully age, their needs evolve, requiring a thoughtful and tailored approach to their care. Caring for a senior dog involves considerations ranging from nutrition to exercise and v...
Health & Care
Caring for Senior Dogs: Health Considerations and Tips for Aging Dogs
As our furry companions age, their needs change, and they may require additional care and attention to ensure their golden years are comfortable and happy. Senior dogs bring unique challenges and joys, and understandi...
Health & Care
Doggy First Aid: Essential Supplies and Skills Every Pet Owner Should Know
As pet owners, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our beloved furry friends. While we do our best to prevent accidents or emergencies, it's crucial to be prepared for unexpected situations. Having a basic unde...
Seasons & Holidays
Pampering Your Pooch: DIY Spa Day Ideas for Your Dog in May
As the weather warms up and spring blossoms, it's the perfect time to treat your beloved furry friend to a relaxing and rejuvenating spa day. Pampering your pooch not only strengthens the bond between you but also pro...
Seasons & Holidays
April Showers Bring May Pups? The Importance of Springtime Dog Care
Springtime is a season of renewal and growth, but it can also bring unique challenges for our furry best friends. As dog owners, it's important to take proper care of our dogs during this time to ensure they stay heal...
Health & Care
How Often Should Dogs Poop?
Poop – it’s an everyday occurrence for all mammals, including our dogs. However, it’s important to have a general sense of your furry one’s routine so that it’s easier to catch any irregularities that could signal lar...
Dog Life
Are Dog DNA Tests Accurate?
DNA tests have become a fun and informative tool for finding out more about not just ourselves but our canine companions as well. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of dog DNA tests!
Health & Care
Smelling Trouble: Problematic Dog Odors
Every dog pawrent knows that living with a dog can get pretty smelly from time to time. But at what point does an odor become something to worry about? Find out more about what’s causing those stinky odors and what to...
Health & Care
Top 5 Grooming Essentials for Dogs
Grooming can feel like a chore for both us and our doggos. But the regular use of a few grooming essentials help make it a smoother process for everyone.
Dog Life
Top 5 Essentials for Multi-dog Homes
While dog lovers may say more pups the merrier, issues specific to living in a multi-dog household do exist. Help all of your fur babies thrive by making sure that these five essentials are a staple in your abode. Jus...
Health & Care
What Goes Into a Dog's First Aid Kit?
You and your furry companion are ready to hit the road, but you might find yourself wondering how you can be extra prepared for any hiccups that might be encountered along the way. Make sure to pack these essentials f...
Dog Life
Spay/Neuter Aftercare for Dogs
Some dog pawrents find themselves with new fur babies who haven’t yet had their surgery and will have to take their dogs to get spayed or neutered on their own. If you’re one of these dog owners, you might be wonderin...
Health & Care
The Uses and Effects of Diuretics in Dogs
With kidney and cardiac disease being some of the most common ailments affecting canines, many dog pawrents are no stranger to diuretics. But what exactly is a diuretic and what effects will it have on your fur baby?
Seasons & Holidays
Do Dogs Need Sunscreen?
Our furry companions may look like they’re protected from the sun’s harsh rays, but their coats don’t protect them 100% from sun damage. While canines may not need to slather on sunscreen the way humans do, it can hel...
Potty Training
Potty Training for Blind or Deaf Dogs
Blind and deaf dogs can be pretty magical. Though touch cues might replace verbal cues or smell might take priority over sight, blind and deaf dogs are a resourceful bunch that can be trained successfully.
Health & Care
Dealing with Dog Nail Problems
While most nail injuries are minor–nail cutting mishaps, chipped nails during a ruff play date–more severe nail injuries can and do happen! Meanwhile, what can be done at home to make sure the injury heals as smoothly...
Behavior & Training
Why Do Dogs Hate Fireworks?
It’s clear that canines aren’t the biggest fans of the yearly July 4th spectacle that humans fondly call fireworks. Even with our best efforts fireworks remain one of the most frightening ordeals that dogs go through....