The Bark Butter Blog

Summer Grooming tips

by Bark Butter September 24, 2020

Summer is on its way, and with it comes the heat. While we can easily dress for the hot weather, our pets need some help keeping cool. One of the ...

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Taking care of Dog Paws

by Bark Butter July 30, 2020

Give Your Dog Pedicures Your dog's nails should just barely touch the ground when they walk. Loudly clicking nails are a sign that you need to g...

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5 tips to washing your pooch in winter

by Bark Butter June 30, 2020

Rule number one for bathing your dog during the winter is to keep your dog indoors until they are completely dry. It is much more difficult for yo...

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Separation anxiety after Covid-19 and your return to work

by Bark Butter May 13, 2020

Five tips to help with separation anxiety when you return to work after Covid-19 1. Change Your “Going Away” Signals Use a different door, put your...

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Five tips for entertaining your dog in lockdown

by Bark Butter April 07, 2020

1) Use your dog’s food more creatively Most dogs mealtimes are over in seconds as they hoover up their food. Try using a food dispensing toy to mak...

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Can Dogs Get Coronavirus

by Bark Butter March 17, 2020

Dogs can contract certain types of coronaviruses, such as the canine respiratory coronavirus, but this specific novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19, is...

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How to Treat Hot Spots

by Bark Butter February 24, 2020

What Are Hot Spots? Hot spots are one of those less then desirable skin irritations seen in dogs. Often, you'll hear your vet refer to them as moi...

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Heatstroke in dogs. Know the signs.

by Bark Butter January 22, 2020

We are quickly coming into summer, the time of year when we all need to keep cool.

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The Australian bush fires and how to help....

by Bark Butter January 07, 2020

Australia’s devastating wildfires are growing as fire season rages on across the country, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria. These are t...