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Giardia - should I be worried?
Giardia are a scurge all year round. But they are especially active in Spring and Fall when there are nice puddles to play in and drink...


How to Say "I Love You"
Valentine's Day is Sunday. It's a beautiful time to express your love to your special someone - person, pup or kitty. Chocolates? ...


Warning from FDNY: Manhole Fires
Manhole fires. We already have had three in Brooklyn since last weekend's blizzard. They are a chronic problem in NYC, flaring up after...


Kidney Disease in Older Cats: What Do I Need To Know?
At Brooklyn Bark we care for quite a few cats with kidney disease. We wondered if this was because we are one of the few companies with...


Snow Business: Make it Joyous for Pup
With blizzard predictions for this weekend, you may be sharpening your negotiating tactics to get pup out or you may be grinning about...


An Ode to Bullet
1.7.2016 Bullet died yesterday. Only three days prior, she collapsed suddenly. We were at the Grand Canyon. The elevation, maybe, I...


Therapy Dogs Make a Major Difference for Underserved Kids
"Always, no matter what, show everything love because there is no worse feeling than feeling not loved.” These were the words of 13-year...


Hot Dog? No. Warm Pup? Absolutely! A guide to selecting the best winter coat for your pup
We never thought it would happen but it is getting chilly out there. Humans are not the only one feeling the cold. Many beloved pups...


Doing Well by Doing Good - Gifts for Pups & Kitties
Sometimes the words "OH MY GOSH" ring more often than "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" as we approach the end of the countdown to Christmas. Let's make...


Why pay $10.39 When You Can Get it for $6.27?
It's hardly a secret that the mark-up on pet treats, toys and accessories borders on the obscene. Why else would PetSmart buy-out have...


How to Thank a Military Dog for Your Freedom
They say, "If you love your freedom, thank a vet." We add, "And his dog." There are 2,500 military dog/handler teams across all four...


An Emergency Warning for Cobble Hill - and head's up elsewhere
Please let me share an email we received this morning. It may be passed by now - or not - but this is a good reminder to review...


Chocolate & Xylitol May be Sweet, but NOT in Your Pup. Know what to do "in case"
Last week we blogged about Thanksgiving foods - people foods in general - that are safe and fun to share with your pup. The flip side is...


A Tribute to Our Heros, ALL Our Heroes
"We are along the road parallel to 276.4. Our own artillery is dropping a barrage directly on us. For heaven's sake, stop it." This was...


Should I Be Expressing My Dog’s Anal Glands? (Yuck!)
Sometimes veterinary medicine is all about cute kittens and doggie kisses. At the opposite end of the spectrum is caring for anal glands....


Building a Healthy Dog Food
Do you wonder, when buying your pet food, whether everything listed is what's in it? Pet food manufacturers are required to list...


Make it Thanksgiving for Pup, too
Most of us love to eat just as much as our pups do. We just restrain ourselves around food, something pups are not known for doing. But...


Finding Pet-Friendly Housing: A Quick Guide
People moving to Brooklyn have a lot to think about in looking for a place. How much is the rent? Is there enough space for you and...


What you DON'T Want to See in Your Dog's Food
Just as in much of processed human foods, synthetic preservatives are commonly present in most commercial dog foods. A number have been...


Pup’s Ghoulish Delights: an easy to make Halloween treat for pups
Halloween is a Brooklyn dog’s quintessential holiday. Even better than Christmas or Thanksgiving where he shares the spotlight with...
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