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Pet Doors: Automatic (Electronic) or Traditional Flap?

Pet Doors: Automatic (Electronic) or Traditional Flap?

You’re in the market for a pet door and you’ve seen those cool automatic ones that open when your pet approaches. Are they right for your home? Are they right for your pet? How do they compare to regular “flap” pet doors?

Holiday Pet Travel and Safety Tips.

Holiday Pet Travel and Safety Tips.

We have a guest blog post today from Lisa Weeth! Lisa is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a Diplomate of the prestigious American College of Veterinary Nutrition. In this article, Lisa goes over crucial holiday travel tips to help keep the normal stress associated with holiday travel at a minimum! This article was originally

Pet Doors: Comparing Different Dog Doors and Cat Doors

Pet Doors: Comparing Different Dog Doors and Cat Doors

The path to happiness and freedom among dogs is achieved by having the best dog doors. Indeed, taking good care of dogs give owners a sense of accomplishment as well. It is just so amazing to see those dogs getting all excited and happy. Below are the best dog doors to choose on the market:

Letters to a Young Veterinarian: What I’ve learned in 20 years of practice

Letters to a Young Veterinarian: What I’ve learned in 20 years of practice

A 20-year veteran of veterinary medicine, Dr. Shadi Ireifej highlights some of the major points that will help young veterinarians (and aspiring veterinarians) in finding fulfillment in this very demanding – but rewarding – career.

Canine Obesity and Weight Loss Tips

Canine Obesity and Weight Loss Tips

Up to 40% of dogs in the US are obese. In this article, Dr. Shadi Ireifej discusses the negative impacts of obesity in dog’s quality of life and longevity, and shares several weight loss tips, including his very own “Rule of 20s.”

Are Supplements and Nutraceuticals Effective or a Gimmick? – The Most Common Mistakes Pet Parents Make (Part 3)

Are Supplements and Nutraceuticals Effective or a Gimmick? – The Most Common Mistakes Pet Parents Make (Part 3)

Dr. Shadi Ireifej discusses the importance of supplements and nutraceuticals – and what’s fact and what’s fiction. This is the third part of our series on “The Most Common Mistakes Pet Parents Make.”

One Size Does NOT Fit All – Why Your Off-leash Dog Park Needs Separate Spaces for Large and Small Dogs

One Size Does NOT Fit All – Why Your Off-leash Dog Park Needs Separate Spaces for Large and Small Dogs

BarkPark executive Stephanie Devine explains how providing separate, secure areas for both large and small dogs will reduce the fear owners have for the safety of their dog at a dog park.

Dog Parks: Great for Everyone, Not Just the Dogs

Dog Parks: Great for Everyone, Not Just the Dogs

BarkPark’s Mimi Marler gives us her take on the various health benefits dog parks provide for both dogs and their owners, the positive impact they have on communities, as well as the diverse settings that seem to be growing in popularity every day.

How To Design a High-Quality Dog Park

How To Design a High-Quality Dog Park

With the rise in demand for dog parks comes the question: “How do I begin designing a dog park?” In this article, PlayCore and BarkPark executive Madeline Dock helps you understand the core tenets of dog park planning!

Choosing The Right Kennel For Your Dog

Choosing The Right Kennel For Your Dog

Whether you use a crate in your home as a place for your dog to sleep, when you bring them along on outdoor adventures, or when you travel in an airplane, their comfort and safety are critically important. We sell a wide range of crates to choose from. Check out our top-selling crates from Zinger,