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

What's the biggest challenge of owning a pet? Well, nearly half of pet owners attribute it to one single thing. Which is a huge indication of how insanely confusing it's become to get this one thing right. But here's how to make the complex simple again.

You may think your pup enjoys hugs, but in reality, he may be enduring them to please you. For many dogs, hugs cause discomfort and stress. Just one look at their physiology says it all — dogs' bodies aren't naturally built for hugging.

It can instill deep fear in your dog, regardless of how essential you think it is. From his perspective, there are five means of torture, maybe even six. Fortunately, these naturally calming supplements will help him relax and it'll calm your nerves too.