The month of August is also known as “RAWGUST” (for those who are keen on feeding their dogs raw!). It’s a month designated to educate others on the benefits of feeding raw. There is even a [...]
Seeing your furry friend in any form of pain or distress can be extremely hard. Anxiety especially can be a hard thing to overcome for not only people, but dogs too. May 2-8 is Dog Anxiety [...]
March 23rd is National Puppy Day! Is this not the cutest day ever to celebrate? It’s a known fact that just looking at pictures of cute animals is good for your health, so get those puppy [...]
With March being ‘Pet Poison Prevention’ month, it’s a good time to brush up on the top toxins for our pets, the signs of poisoning and what you can do if your pet is poisoned. What are the top [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]