Does living with your feline friend make you break out in a rash, sneeze, or struggle to peer through watery eyes? Many cat owners suffer through allergies to their pet, but allergic responses to cat hair and dander are manageable. Try the following tips from our...

When taking a vacation or a road trip, you may want to include your pet in the fun and excitement. But, before heading out on your trip, ensure you prepare your pet for travel with the following tips from our team here at Bark Avenue. #1: Keep your pet safe with...

When you take your pup on a stroll around Mesa, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who react this way to other...

Although you know you should spay your female pet to prevent a host of medical and behavior issues, as well as unwanted puppies, you may not know what exactly happens during a spay surgery. Since World Spay Day—February 23—is approaching, let's explain the procedure,...

Although our feline friends demand to be cherished every month of the year, September is reserved for Happy Cat Month. Join CATalyst Council—and our teams —in celebrating the month that is all about ensuring companion cats are happy, healthy, enriched, and valued. The...

Unless your dog came fully equipped with a long pedigree and a steep price-tag, you’ve probably wondered what’s really behind that adorable ball of fluff. How can a ten-pound cutie look so much like a border collie? The shelter said your lab-mix would love the water,...

Does your dog have bad breath? Dental hygiene is one of the most overlooked aspects of animal care but also one of the most essential. According to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, “Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs,...

Photo credit: People Pets In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, hundreds of thousands of people had to evacuate from their homes in a hurry. As is often the case when disaster strikes, many animals were abandoned to face the storms on their own. They ran, they...

We have a friend who opens her kitchen drawers with the edge of a knife. That’s because there are no handles anywhere in her kitchen. Her eight-month old English Setter chewed them all off, along with several feet of baseboard, the corners of her coffee table, and...

Trawling through the Amazon pet section is one of our favourite things to do. We like to assess the health supplies, and examine the safety equipment like lifejackets, harnesses and seat belts. Knowing what’s out there helps us answer your questions and make...