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 [...]
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 [...]
A happy cat means a happy life. With September being Happy Cat Month, it’s important to make sure our feline friends are happy too. But how do you know if your cat is happy? They are creatures [...]
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 [...]
With it being National Dog Photography Day, we thought it would be fun to help research how to take the best pictures of our pets! Here are some tips of the trade! Get down on their level. This [...]
With April being ‘Stress Awareness Month’, we wanted to highlight how our furry friends act like therapists for us. I think with what is going on in the world right now, stress levels are going [...]
No matter what your status is, in my opinion, dogs make the best Valentine date over any human companion. It really is just that simple, and here is why. Plenty of smooches. Pucker up because a [...]