February is Pet Dental Health Month
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by jmink
1y ago
We usually think of celebrations in February that feature hearts, candy and flowers. Now you can add teeth to that list! Your pet’s teeth, that is. We celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month each February as a reminder to practice good oral hygiene with our pets every day. Not only can you save your dog or cat from the pain of a toothache or the unpleasantness of bad breath, but a healthy mouth also helps prevent more serious health issues later on. Dental health problems are more common in pets than you might think. In fact, by the time they are 3 years old, most cats and dogs will suffer ..read more
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Life with Your New Christmas Pet
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by jmink
1y ago
There’s nothing more exciting than getting or giving a new pet for Christmas. Memories are made starting with the big surprise — that moment when a playful little bundle of joy bounces into your life. Your new arrival is sure to bring years of love and companionship to your household, but a new pet is also a big commitment. After the wrapping paper stops flying and the last of the eggnog is gone, you may be ready for a little help starting off on the right paw. If your new family member is a puppy or younger dog, a lot of future problems can be avoided by establishing good habits early on. Soc ..read more
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Holiday Safety Tips For Your Pets
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by jmink
1y ago
The most wonderful time of the year also means it’s time to brush up on some steps for keeping your pets safe in this joyful season. With all the beauty and festivities, there are quite a few safety hazards for our pets, such as lights and decorations going up, gifts and food lying around, and friends and family coming and going. Christmas trees can present a big opportunity for trouble for pets. Experts recommend opting for an artificial tree, so you won’t have dry needles falling off that might be ingested, or water around the base of the tree that can become a danger – or a mess! Keep fragi ..read more
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Book Your Holiday Pet Boarding Today
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by jmink
1y ago
Are you already making a list and checking it twice? With the holidays right around the corner, there’s just so much to do – gifts to buy, meals to plan, decorations to hang, and travel arrangements to make. Speaking of travel, whether you’re headed out of town to visit Grandma or finally taking a much-needed vacation to a land where palm trees sway or even a winter wonderland, make sure to book pet boarding reservations for your pets as soon as possible. It probably comes as no surprise that the winter holidays are consistently one of the busiest seasons for exceptional full-service pet resor ..read more
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DIY Pet Costumes for Halloween
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by jmink
1y ago
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time already to think about costumes for those spooky parties and Trick or Treat adventures. Whether you coordinate a perfectly orchestrated theme or everyone goes as their own best creation, be sure to include your pets in the planning. There’s nothing like a dressed-up dog or clever cat costume to elevate the cuteness quotient in your ensemble. Plenty of ready-made pet costumes are available in stores and online, and shopping around is a great way to get ideas. But if you want to customize the fit while making some extra-special memories, consider ..read more
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Get Schooled with Fun Facts about Dogs
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by jmink
1y ago
It’s time to make some flashcards and scrounge up a few No. 2 pencils for a quick pet lovers pop quiz. Whether you loved science, math, history or literature in school, you’ll find something of interest in this list of quirky facts: Similar to a person’s fingerprint, a dog’s nose print is unique and is sometimes used as identification. Dogs are known for their legendary sense of smell, and with good anatomical reason. Their noses have as many as 300 million receptors, while humans have about 5 million. Evidence from a Bloodhound’s remarkable sense of smell is admissible as evidence in a court ..read more
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4 Reasons To Try Our New App, Yourgi
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by atighe
1y ago
Our team at Bark! is on a mission to provide you and your furry companion with the best care possible. While we’ve invested heavily in providing our skilled team with the best training, equipment, and facilities, we went a step further and are bringing your pet’s care to the palm of your hands.  Meet Yourgi. Yourgi is our new app that provides everything you need to care for your pet, all in one place. No more digging through old emails and files to see when your pup’s last rabies shot was. No more scrolling through Google to find the daycare center’s number to book an appointment. And no ..read more
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Working Your Pets Into Labor Day Plans
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by atighe
1y ago
Every year on the first Monday in September, folks across the country enjoy celebrating Labor Day with parades, parties, cookouts and last minute vacations. While many of us are a little iffy on the origins and meaning of the holiday, we never want to miss a chance to make a few more summer memories before welcoming the back-to-school season and the coming of Fall. Labor Day has been a federal holiday since 1894, but the idea came about a few decades earlier, during the height of the Industrial Revolution when members of the labor movement were organizing strikes and rallies to fight for bette ..read more
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Wet and Wild – How To Introduce Your Dog to Swimming
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by atighe
1y ago
Looking for ways to beat the heat with your pets this summer? Many of your best options involve water – from sipping and splashing, to swimming and soaking. Since not all dogs are natural-born swimmers, make sure your pups are prepared before you paddle out. Unless you already know your dog loves the water, take some time to let him or her get used to it in a quiet, shallow spot before you go off the deep end! Start out on a warm day and look for a shallow area where you can play together in the water without the need for actual swimming. You can lead the way by getting in first. Most dogs won ..read more
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The I Do’s and Don’ts of Dogs in Weddings
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by atighe
1y ago
With early summer comes the arrival of wedding season. And since weddings are joyful occasions meant to be shared with the ones you love, it’s not surprising that many couples want to include their beloved pets in the celebration. Thankfully, there are lots of fun and memorable ways to include your pets, whether they attend the ceremony or not. If your dog is the super chill type who’s never met a stranger and never gets into trouble, you might decide to give him or her the role of ring bearer, flower dog or furry attendant. Whether or not the moment goes exactly as rehearsed, watching your do ..read more
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