Bark & Whiskers

STORY AT-A-GLANCECats spend about two to five hours a day grooming themselves, which can equal half of their waking hoursCats groom to clean their coat, regulate body temperature, soothe itchy skin, manage pain, bond socially, and relieve stress — making licking a normal, necessary behavior that supports both physical and emotional well-beingOvergrooming occurs when licking beco...

Como might be a big bully breed, but he’s basically a giant baby. Whenever he has to wait for dinner, he throws hilarious, little tantrums — grumbling under his breath, whining like a tiny dog, and giving the most judgmental looks. The best part? He’s so excited about food he even blows saliva bubbles while waiting.

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STORY AT-A-GLANCEMost dogs at one time or another do the boot scootin’ boogie across the floor, meaning they drag their backsides along the groundThere are many potential causes for the behavior, but typically dogs scoot to relieve the discomfort of itchy, irritated, inflamed, impacted and/or infected anal glandsLoose, soft or watery stools can prevent the anal glands from empty...

STORY AT-A-GLANCEVestibular disease is a disorder that affects a dog’s body balance systems; the most common type is the peripheral form, which occurs outside the central nervous systemThe causes of peripheral vestibular disease are varied, but all can irritate or damage the nerves of the inner ear and cause inflammationPeripheral vestibular disease occurs when the nerves connec...

When rescuers found Timber, he was being chased and attacked by packs of dogs. He was painfully thin, barely more than skin and bones — yet the moment someone approached, he walked right up and melted into their arms. After emergency care and a foster home, Timber began healing. Now, this gentle survivor finally knows what it feels like to be safe and loved.

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