Bark & Whiskers gives you the most updated information on species-appropriate pet nutrition and care.

Ticks are rampant, and can spread multiple diseases with a single bite. Now there's a new trap that purged the number of ticks in one neighborhood by 88% and 97% in one and two years respectively. Plus, this odd animal does essentially the same, though you probably shun it.

Canine hip dysplasia is characterized by one or more symptoms, and while there may be a genetic component to the disorder, several unidentified factors are also involved. Early diagnosis gives your pet her best chance for a long, fully mobile life. Here's what you need to know.

Are chemical flea and tick preventives really the best solution for protecting your pet, even year-round? Since I don't agree with the knee-jerk use of chemicals to control nature, I believe you must consider these factors before following your veterinarian's advice for flea and tick prevention.

Before you reach for chemical flea treatments that can lead to skin irritation, paralysis, seizures and even death, try these trusted, nontoxic alternatives that use commonly available ingredients that fleas despise. Plus, my all-natural homemade pest deterrent recipe for dogs.

When you plant your next garden, consider 'dog-scaping' your yard instead of just landscaping. With careful attention to creating areas your dog will enjoy, your backyard can become an inviting sanctuary for your pet.

Recently published internal research links two types of pathogenic exposure to a 43% and 300% increased risk of kidney disease later in life, respectively. But the devil is in the details. So it's important to know exactly what constitutes a risk and what should be done about it.